Aug 24 2023 42 mins
In this first part of a two-part podcast series, Chorbishop Seely Beggiani focused on explaining what liturgy is and why the Maronite liturgy is structured the way it is. He began by emphasizing that throughout history, the relationship between God and people has been seen as a communal endeavor. Liturgy, therefore, is the collective response of a community to God's invitation and a way for people to connect with each other and with God.
The Maronite liturgy, originating from the Antiochian Church and the Church of the East, places specific emphasis on certain aspects of worship. Chorbishop Beggiani explained that liturgy developed after Christ's departure from Earth, with early Christians meeting in homes due to persecutions. Its structure is characterized by three main phases: the Service of the Word, the Service of the Eucharist (Pre-Anaphora), and the Service of Communion.
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