Studiu istorico-liturgic asupra slujbei cununiei
Historical and liturgical study on the Sacrament of Matrimony

Summary/Abstract: Historical and liturgical study on the Sacrament of Matrimony. The post-apostolic practice of the matrimony’s blessing has become the Sacrament of Matrimony relatively late (compared to other practices of our Church) and the separation of this service from the Eucharist has meant the decisive step in establishing today’s practice, very different from the ancient one. Therefore, we considered it necessary to write a historical study on this practice, critically analysing its text and also bringing forth some suggestions for the improval of the future editions of the Euchologion.Unfortunately, most of the studies on the evolution of our liturgical worship are regarded with reservation, and expressions such as ”critical edition”, ”critical study” are viewed negatively (with the exception of a small number of researchers). Nevertheless, we hope that the common efforts of worlwide liturgists, including the Romanian ones, can support priests, theology students and even simple believers to get used to the idea that the Church’s services have evolved, that this process is not over and never will be, and also that the liturgical differences between certain Churches should not be easily catalogued as ”orthodox” or ”heretical”.

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