Church Consecration in the Romanian Euchologion:
A Theological and Artistic Synthesis
Church Consecration in the Romanian Euchologion:
A Theological and Artistic Synthesis
Author(s): TREPĂDUŞ Ştefan-AdrianSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, History of Religion
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: "consecration"; "Euchologion"; "symbolism"; "Holy Altar"; "antimension"; "sanctification"; "communion"; "Church"; "Orthodox worship";
Summary/Abstract: This research provides an interpretation of the consecration service of a church, as described in the contemporary Romanian Arhieraticon, addressing its theological, symbolic, and mystagogical dimensions. The consecration is not merely the dedication of a sacred space, but an act of spiritual transfiguration, through which the church becomes a place where heaven and earth meet. In the Orthodox context, this service affirms the divine presence in a visible way, transforming the church into an icon of the Kingdom of God on earth. The paper offers a synthesis between Orthodox dogma and liturgical symbolism, asserting that the consecration is not only a ritual act but also a manifestation of the divine presence and work within the Church, through the sacraments and sacred art.
Journal: Analele Ştiinţifice ale Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi. Teologie Ortodoxă
- Issue Year: 30/2025
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 155-170
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English
