The Holy Sacraments of Baptism and Matrimony: Theological and Existential Meanings
The Holy Sacraments of Baptism and Matrimony: Theological and Existential Meanings
Author(s): Adrian-Lucian DinuSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: spiritual life; Fathers of The Church; Baptism; priest; believers
Summary/Abstract: In the first part of this study, we pointed out that the Holy Sacraments are visible works, founded by Jesus Christ the Saviour by means of which the unseen grace of God is conveyed to the believers and that all the church services or ceremonies have value only if they bear the Holy Spirit. The observance of some rules which the Church proposes to the believers is neither hazardous nor oppressive. Knowing the way we have to perform things well in the case of two of the most important divine and human works, the Baptism and the Matrimony, is essential because faith is proven by practice and practice proves or strengthens faith.
Journal: Analele Ştiinţifice ale Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi. Teologie Ortodoxă
- Issue Year: 2011
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 91-113
- Page Count: 23
- Language: English