General Explanation of The Divine Liturgy
General Explanation of The Divine Liturgy
By Nicholas Cabasilas
Translated by: Rt. Rev. Athanasius E. Saliba
A resume of the first chapter “General Significance of Sacrifice”
of the book Explanation of the Divine Liturgy
The essential function of the celebration of the Divine Liturgy is the transformation of the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ. The purpose of the celebration is the sanctification of the faithful who receive (during the service) the remission of their sins and become inheritors of the kingdom of heaven. The believers prepare themselves for this Divine and mysterious act by prayers and reading of Holy Scripture. REED MORE
Translated by: Rt. Rev. Athanasius E. Saliba
A resume of the first chapter “General Significance of Sacrifice”
of the book Explanation of the Divine Liturgy
The essential function of the celebration of the Divine Liturgy is the transformation of the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ. The purpose of the celebration is the sanctification of the faithful who receive (during the service) the remission of their sins and become inheritors of the kingdom of heaven. The believers prepare themselves for this Divine and mysterious act by prayers and reading of Holy Scripture. REED MORE
