Steward of the feast

[adf417]

Is there a parrallel to the “steward of the feast” we see in the marraige at Cana in any of the non-Cathlic, non-Orthodox denominations? Who is considered this steward in your denomination?

Peace!!!

 

[adf417]

Bump!
anybody?

 

[Kliska]

I’ve never heard it preached on or read a commentary that talks about it, because it is taken to be a “literal” factual story. This head steward, or governor of the feast, or father of the bride, etc… (it’s translated in different ways different places, and people have different guesses as to his place in Jewish society) is part of the story in a literal way and wouldn’t really be seen as a “place holder” or metaphor.

If you are asking about literal non-Catholic modern weddings, it would be whoever was “running” the wedding for the couple; therefore, it could be filled by many different individuals in different roles (priest, pastor, mother of the bride, friend, hired wedding planner, etc…)

 

[rcwitness]

I’ve never heard it preached on or read a commentary that talks about it, because it is taken to be a “literal” factual story. This head steward, or governor of the feast, or father of the bride, etc… (it’s translated in different ways different places, and people have different guesses as to his place in Jewish society) is part of the story in a literal way and wouldn’t really be seen as a “place holder” or metaphor.

I agree. Maybe the OP is thinking of the “Watchful Slaves”??

Luke 12
And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master when he comes will find so doing. Truly, I tell you, he will set him over all his possessions.

This can easily be understood as Universal Jurisdiction. Only the Catholic Church believes in a Universal Jurisdiction, if I’m not mistaken.

If you are asking about literal non-Catholic modern weddings, it would be whoever was “running” the wedding for the couple; therefore, it could be filled by many different individuals in different roles (priest, pastor, mother of the bride, friend, hired wedding planner, etc…)

… or a “renta minister”. They find them online, or wherever.

 

[edward_george]

Is there a parrallel to the “steward of the feast” we see in the marraige at Cana in any of the non-Cathlic, non-Orthodox denominations? Who is considered this steward in your denomination?

Peace!!!

This isn’t a religious position. The Greek word here, “archetriclinos” simply means “head of the dining room.” A headwaiter is a headwaiter.

-Fr ACEGC