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"Liturgical services are not private functions but are celebrations of the Church which is 'the sacrament of unity,' namely, the holy people united and organized under the authority of the bishops. Therefore, liturgical services pertain to the whole Body of the Church. They manifest it, and have effects upon it.
The Melkites and Eastern Traditions. The Melkites. The Melkite Church is a Church of apostolic origins, meaning that one of the Twelve Apostles founded the Church. We profess being “one, holy, catholic and apostolic.” In fact, the Church was established in Antioch (Syria).
Our presence is a witness to the universality of the Catholic Church. Melkites also serve as a witness to the Eastern Orthodox Churches. To the extent that we are true to ourselves, we exist as a living example that one can be true to a different heritage and yet be truly Catholic, i.e. in communion with Rome.
Oct 4, 2019 · Incense is one of those elements of the sacred liturgy that is frequently neglected in contemporary liturgical use. Very often, in typical parishes at least, it use has been mainly reserved for requiems and for the greatest of solemnities -- such as Christmas or Easter -- but in point of fact its use should be much more frequent, at least in this writer's opinion, used at all primary Sunday ...
The Other Catholics: A Short Guide to the Eastern Catholic Churches KEVIN R. YURKUS As millions watched the funeral for Pope John Paul II, many were confused by the concluding Panakhyda celebrated not in Latin, but in Greek and Arabic by hierarchs in black hoods, turbans, crowns, and unusual vestments.
Nov 7, 2023 · Because there are multiple Eastern Catholic Churches, and not just one Eastern Catholic Church, it’s important to keep in mind that each of these Churches has its own approach to, and perspectives on the one Faith we all share. Each of the Eastern Catholic Churches developed within their own specific cultures, with their own specific ...
Oct 31, 2023 · In some Eastern Catholic liturgical traditions there are anaphorae (basically “Eucharistic Prayers”) that don’t have the Words of Institution. The Anaphora of Addai and Mari, used in the Chaldean Catholic and, occasionally, the Maronite traditions, is a good example of this.
