Eucharistic Adoration in the East

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Well, Paul calls himself an apostle in Galatians 1. While not one of the twelve, he is referred to as an apostle to the gentiles.
 
tdgesq said:
Well, Paul calls himself an apostle in Galatians 1. While not one of the twelve, he is referred to as an apostle to the gentiles.
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in many icons I’ve come across, the description, “equal to the apostles,” shows up on select figures. Few of these are Sts. Cyril and Methodius; and St. Vladimir of Kiev.
 
Eucharistic Adoration is a spirituality developed in the West and has over the years become popular amongst Eastern Catholics as well. It will be nice if the Easterners take up this practice in right earnest, without losing their own rich Eucharistic spirituality. In the East, more so than in the West, Eucharist is a mystery (Raza).The faithful should not be setting their eyes on the Eucharistic elements before the Epiclesis. The unworthy and un-baptized should not be gazing on these mysteries at any time. The oldest and theologically rich Anaphora of Mar Addai and Mar Mari, is a great example of this theology. Before the start of the Anaphora, just before the gifts of offering (the body and blood of the Lord) is processed to the altar, all the unworthy are dismissed from further attendance. The dismissal announcement by the deacon is quite expressive of this desire of the Church. (though this announcement has, of late, been watered down quite a bit, as a political compromise, the underlying principle remain the same.). The rubrics, signs and symbols throughout the celebration gives great testimony to the mystery aspect. It is unfortunate that many of the celebrating clergy, who are firmly grounded in Latin theology, resort to Latin rubrics in the celebrations. It is only after the Epiclesis that the GLORIFIED Body and Blood of the Risen Lord is elevated for the sight and adoration and worship of the worthy faithful. As per Eastern theology, if the Eucharistic Host is to be exposed for Adoration outside the Eucharistic Celebration, the containing vessel, either monstrance or whatever, ought to be covered with the Sosappa, to make sure that no unworthy person sets sight on the great mystery. Unfortunately this essential aspect in never practiced by the ignorant Easternes in their eagerness to participate in this worthy spirituality.
God bless. Mar Walah! (Jn 20:28)
 
Why would you suggest the East take up the Western practice of Eucharistic adoration? I think most of the Eastern Churches are doing a great job of getting rid of this Latinization as well as many others.
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Eucharistic Adoration is a spirituality developed in the West and has over the years become popular amongst Eastern Catholics as well. It will be nice if the Easterners take up this practice in right earnest, without losing their own rich Eucharistic spirituality. In the East, more so than in the West, Eucharist is a mystery (Raza).The faithful should not be setting their eyes on the Eucharistic elements before the Epiclesis. The unworthy and un-baptized should not be gazing on these mysteries at any time. The oldest and theologically rich Anaphora of Mar Addai and Mar Mari, is a great example of this theology. Before the start of the Anaphora, just before the gifts of offering (the body and blood of the Lord) is processed to the altar, all the unworthy are dismissed from further attendance. The dismissal announcement by the deacon is quite expressive of this desire of the Church. (though this announcement has, of late, been watered down quite a bit, as a political compromise, the underlying principle remain the same.). The rubrics, signs and symbols throughout the celebration gives great testimony to the mystery aspect. It is unfortunate that many of the celebrating clergy, who are firmly grounded in Latin theology, resort to Latin rubrics in the celebrations. It is only after the Epiclesis that the GLORIFIED Body and Blood of the Risen Lord is elevated for the sight and adoration and worship of the worthy faithful. As per Eastern theology, if the Eucharistic Host is to be exposed for Adoration outside the Eucharistic Celebration, the containing vessel, either monstrance or whatever, ought to be covered with the Sosappa, to make sure that no unworthy person sets sight on the great mystery. Unfortunately this essential aspect in never practiced by the ignorant Easternes in their eagerness to participate in this worthy spirituality.
God bless. Mar Walah! (Jn 20:28)
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MonkMoses said:
Why would you suggest the East take up the Western practice of Eucharistic adoration? I think most of the Eastern Churches are doing a great job of getting rid of this Latinization as well as many others.
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Over the centuries, the Latin Church has influenced most of the Eastern Churches, resulting in many changes in their liturgy, ecclesiology and worshipping practices. These influences were sometimes thrust upon the (mostly) unwilling Easterners by the unduly patronizing Western clergy. It is very heartening to see that many Eastern Churches are trying to rid themselves of these Western imitations. This idea of purification may sound very utopian, though. Properly catechizing the faithful and proper formation of the clergy is a pre-requisite for this purification.Formation of the Eastern clergy in Latin and/or Westernized seminaries make this effort quite difficult. In the meanwhile, we should not be throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Shouldn’t we keep some of the Western spirituality, which have come to stay, and which are not contrary to Eastern theology?
Mar Walah! (jn: 20:28)
 
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