Il rito del Resurrexit legato al giorno di Pasqua - la storia medievale e la celebrazione odierna
The Resurrexit Rite on Easter – Medieval History and Celebration of Today

Summary/Abstract: From the year of Great Jubilee 2000 among the papal celebrations we can find the Rite of Resurrexit, celebrated on Easter Sunday. The historical analysis based on the liturgical sources shows that the special rites in front of the Acheropìta icon had an important meaning already in the Middle Ages. It was a rite celebrated by Pope in his private chapel in Lateran Palace called Sancta Sanctorum. During the pontificate of John Paul II the rite has been rediscovered and until today, as in the past, this rite makes unusual preparation for the Eucharistic celebration on the Easter Sunday. The “encounter” with Risen Lord in front of Acheropìta has to be a first step of the Eucharistic encounter with Christ. It is also an encouragement for the faithful to become truly testimonies of Jesus Christ and of His Gospel.

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