The Liturgical Inspiration as a Source for the Preaching in Orthodox Church Cover Image

Liturgiczno-sakralne źródła inspiracji dla homilii prawosławnej
The Liturgical Inspiration as a Source for the Preaching in Orthodox Church

Author(s): Andriy Oliynyk
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: homily; Orthodox church; liturgy; sacred space

Summary/Abstract: The process of preaching the word of God in the Orthodox Church tradition is linked with the liturgy and sacred space. The preaching of homily during the Divine Liturgy is a sacramental act. Due to sacred space, which could be an inspiration for a preaching, homily can cause converting the congregation. The author considers in the paper about the right place for the preaching in the Orthodox church liturgy. The author pointed also out the mutual influence between homily, sacred space and liturgy. The quoted conclusions can renewal preaching in the Orthodox church tradition.

  • Issue Year: 64/2017
  • Issue No: 12
  • Page Range: 117-127
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish