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Eastern Catholic Churches

Eastern Catholic Churches . Universality and Diversity. East and West. The Church established by Christ has two “lungs” They are distinct, and both add to the fullness of the Church. Separate canon law, one for East and one for West .

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Eastern Catholic Churches

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  1. Eastern Catholic Churches Universality and Diversity

  2. East and West • The Church established by Christ has two “lungs” • They are distinct, and both add to the fullness of the Church. • Separate canon law, one for East and one for West. • All recognize the Pope as the leader of the Church.

  3. East and West • Rite – a set of rituals and prayers used in worship • Western Church – Latin Rite • Usually referred to as Roman Rite • Also includes Ambrosian and Mozarabic Liturgical Rites • Easter church - 21 Eastern Catholic Rites in full communion with Rome. • Eastern Catholic Churches should not be confused with Eastern Orthodox Churches (such as Greek or Russian) which are not in communion with Rome.

  4. Eastern Churches • Arose in different areas of the world. • Beliefs and teachings are the same, but their liturgical practices differ according to local language, culture, and custom.

  5. Origins of the 21 Eastern Catholic Rites

  6. Families of Eastern Catholic Liturgies • Antiochian liturgical family • Antioch church was founded by St. Peter • St. James is credited for its liturgy • Liturgy celebrated in the ancient Syriac language that Jesus spoke, Aramaic, as well as in local vernacular. • Maronite • Syriac • Syro-Malankarese • Chaldean • Syro-Malabarese

  7. Families of Eastern Catholic Liturgies • Alexandrian liturgical family • Liturgy is attributed to St. Mark the Evangelist • Celebrated in Coptic (Ancient Egyptian) and Arabic in Egypt and the Near East, and in Geez (Ethiopian) in Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia and Jerusalem. • Coptic • Ethiopian

  8. Families of Eastern Catholic Liturgies • The Byzantine liturgical family, • The largest of the liturgical traditions of the East • Related to the Patriarchate of Constantinople. • Celebrate the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom on Sundays and holy days, and the Liturgy of St. Basil during Lent. • Greek • Melkite • Belarussian • Bulgarian • Hungarian • Križevci • Russian • Ruthenian • Slovak Ukrainian • Albanian • Romanian Church

  9. Respective size of Eastern Catholic Churches There are about 16 million Eastern Catholics worldwide.

  10. Differences between East & West • Use of Icons • Believed to make present the person or event they are depicting. Thus, icons of Christ are venerated. • Iconstasis – “icon wall” that reminds the people of the presence of the communion of saints. • High liturgy (mysteries) – many rituals, incense, chants • Emphasizes the mysterious, sacred nature of Liturgy • Sign of the Cross • Initiation Sacraments • Disciplines surrounding ordination

  11. Iconostasis Separates the sanctuary and altar from the main part of the Church

  12. Homework Read article 18 (page 70-74). Eastern Catholic Church worksheet.

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