The Role of Liturgical Hymns within the Sacramental Mysticism of St. Nicholas Kabasilas
The Role of Liturgical Hymns within the Sacramental Mysticism of St. Nicholas Kabasilas

Summary/Abstract: The present study makes a journey into the sacramental mysticism of St. Nicholas Kabasilas. His liturgical commentary is considered the peak of Byzantine theological interpretation of the Holy Liturgy. The most impressive feature of his work is its coherence: the Byzantine mystic presents the whole liturgical edifice of the Church as being presided by, and revolving around Christ. According to Kabasilas, the role of the divine service is to mediate the encounter between the Good Shepherd and his sheep, this encounter is meant to provide palpable consistency to the Church. From this perspective, the liturgical hymns become real stairs leading the believers towards the ultimate meeting with Christ in the Holy Communion.

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