Essay on the liturgical spirituality of the Eastern Church

This article presents the first part of a previously unpublished study by Father André Scrima, a Romanian theologian and monk, devoted to the liturgical spirituality of the Eastern Church. The approach is both theological and spiritual, combining analytical rigor with contemplative depth. The study examines the Eastern liturgy as a living movement, identifying the internal structures that underpin its distinctive character and its central role in the life of the Church. The main contribution lies in a synthetic reading of the Eastern liturgical tradition, articulating its doctrinal, symbolic, and ascetic dimensions. By making a previously unpublished work accessible, this article enriches knowledge of Scrima's thought and contributes to contemporary reflection on Orthodox liturgical theology. An introduction by Anca Manolescu situates the intellectual and spiritual context in which this reflection was developed.