Essay on the liturgical spirituality of the Eastern Church
First part
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This article by Father André Scrima constitutes an in-depth study of the liturgical spirituality of the Eastern Orthodox Church, articulated around the notion of "time of mystery." The author analyzes the structure of the Byzantine ordo — daily, weekly, and annual cycles, great theophanic feasts, the itinerary of the paschal Triodion — to show how liturgical time exceeds mere commemoration and operates an active sanctification of creation. The article also examines the hierurgical dimension of the liturgy, its role as a theological source grounded in contemplation rather than scholastic speculation, and its ecclesiological function as a living criterion of Tradition. The principal contribution lies in the demonstration that Byzantine liturgy constitutes the unifying principle of Orthodox anthropology, cosmology, and eschatology, thereby offering a model of spiritual coherence capable of challenging the whole of Christendom.
This article has not been translated yet — it is available in its French version here.
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