The Eucharist. Requirements and ordinances to share clergy and laity. Current liturgical situation Cover Image

The Eucharist. Requirements and ordinances to share clergy and laity. Current liturgical situation
The Eucharist. Requirements and ordinances to share clergy and laity. Current liturgical situation

Author(s): Silviu Marcel Costin
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Facultatea de Teologie Ortodoxă Alba Iulia
Keywords: Gospel; community liturgy; clergy; laity; Liturgy; Eucharist; mission;

Summary/Abstract: A problem seen today in the Orthodox Church’s liturgical assembly liturgical crisis. This basically cancels one of the two purposes for which the liturgy namely communion of the faithful, the fact that in some communities (parishes) believers are accustomed to only share four posts of the year, or worse, just in Lent Easter. Should be emphasized that sharing is the remedy and therapy of separation from the Church. The mission is also linked to the liturgical life of the Church. Specifi cally, only believers who actively participate in church life (including care to prepare and receive the Eucharist) can do the mission. Agreed to the Holy Canons and the writings of the Fathers, continuous sharing sacraments is not contraindicated believers and is not a mistake that confessors urge their spiritual children to do so.

  • Issue Year: XIX/2014
  • Issue No: Suppl_2
  • Page Range: 543-552
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: English