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- Title
"Awe-Inspiring, in Truth, Are the Mysteries of the Church": Eucharistic Mystagogy and Moral Exhortation in the Preaching of St. John Chrysostom.
- Authors
Spezzano, Daria
- Abstract
This article explores the preaching of St. John Chrysostom, a prominent figure in the Byzantine mystagogical tradition. Chrysostom's preaching on the Eucharistic mysteries emphasized the need for reverence and proper disposition in approaching the altar. He also emphasized the inseparable connection between liturgical celebration and social justice, urging his wealthy congregation to care for the poor in order to receive the Eucharist worthily. Chrysostom's preaching was rooted in Scripture and focused on the historical events of Christ's life, connecting them to moral exhortation and the eschatological implications of the mystery. He sought to open the eyes of his listeners to the spiritual reality present in the sacramental actions, urging them to develop the eyes of faith to perceive the invisible reality through visible signs. The text discusses the writings of John Chrysostom, an Antiochene Father, on the Eucharist. Chrysostom emphasizes the importance of having a theoretical vision of faith to understand the deeper meaning of the liturgical signs. He believes that the Eucharist represents the historical narrative of Christ's Passion, death, and resurrection, and urges his listeners to contemplate the significance of this narrative. Chrysostom also emphasizes the need for reverence and proper disposition when participating in the Eucharist, warning against receiving unworthily. Overall, his teachings highlight the awe-inspiring nature of the Eucharistic mysteries and the ethical implications they hold. This text discusses the importance
- Subjects
JOHN Chrysostom, Saint, d. 407; PATRONAGE; FRIENDSHIP; SPIRITUALITY; PREACHING; WIDOWS; CHRISTIAN sects; MERCY; CHRISTIAN life; LORD'S Supper
- Publication
Nova et Vetera (English Edition), 2024, Vol 22, Issue 2, p413
- ISSN
1542-7315
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1353/nov.2024.a929365