Melkite Eucharist

[antgaria]

Dear Brother Rony,

That’s right. I receive the separate body and blood when I am with my old priests, and intinction when I am with my new priests {from the diocese we have joined}.

Thinking-wise, it does not make much of a difference I suppose. Feeling-wise, it is something different than what I am used to, but I think even with these old brain cells of mine, I’ll be able to adjust.

I was just excited when I saw that Brother Marduks’ response on receiving them separately, and the fact that his church recognizes it as the more ancient usage.

I also can’t help thinking… funny how my church and his are so similar, despite having such a past between the two. I think I am plagiarizing him, when I say, thank God for the Catholic Church.

Peace,
Anthony

 

[ronyodish]

I was just excited when I saw that Brother Marduks’ response on receiving them separately, and the fact that his church recognizes it as the more ancient usage.

Yeah Anthony, the most ancient practice would most likely be the separate reception of the Body and Blood. In any case, the Body and Blood of Christ is essential, but the method of receiving Him can legitimately vary among the Apostolic Churches.

I also can’t help thinking… funny how my church and his are so similar, despite having such a past between the two. I think I am plagiarizing him, when I say, thank God for the Catholic Church.

Brother, I agree that the Catholic Church is what makes us Mesopotamians and the Alexandrians get along with one another. You see, bitter Christological enemies become friends and brethren in the Catholic Church!

God bless,

Rony

 

[mardukm]

:clapping: How providential that we speak of our Catholic unity in a thread on the EUCHARIST. :clapping:

Abundant blessings,
Marduk

 

[Diak]

For Churches of the Byzantine/Constantinopolitan tradition, Intinction is likey the far more ancient practice, as it is given “from the hands” of the priest as our Lord gave from His own hands at the Mystical Supper. As I recall the spoon came into use later. The Romanians as well as the Melkites often intinct (although you can find parishes amongst both that use the spoon).
FDRLB