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In the Russian Orthodox Church, the Eucharist is believed to be the true body and blood of Christ, a doctrine known as transubstantiation. During the Divine Liturgy, the bread and wine are consecrated and considered to become the actual presence of Christ, though they retain their appearances. This sacramental understanding emphasizes the mystery of faith, where believers partake in the divine reality of Christ through the Eucharist.
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How widespread is the Russian orthodox church?
I believe Russian Orthodox is second to the Greek Orthodox which actually the part of Constantinople Patriarchate. One can find Orthodox churches in many countries around the world for example Japan, Australia, Canada, USA, in Every counry in Europe. There is a Russian Orthodox church in Antarctica There are Russian Ortodox Churches in Latin America. During the communism regime there was a great pressure on the Orthodx faith and it had really weakend the church to the point where we did not know if we could continue to exist. God willing the church has survived and it is truyl a miracle to see the rebirth of christianiy in Russia and the popularity of the Russian Orthodox Church abroad. Patriarch Kirill is doing a great job spreading the chrisian faith within Russia and also abroad. What drives people to the Russian Orthodox Church even among the other Orthodox Christians is that tradition and that sincere faith that caputres ones heart even upon an entry into a Russian Orthodox Church.
Why is eucharist important to Catholics?
The Eucharist is important to Catholics because Christ is important to Catholics. You see, the Catholic Church teaches the doctrine of the real Presence, which means that Catholics believe that the host is not a mere symbol of the Body of Christ, and the wine of the blood. They are really and truly the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ sacramentally present under the appearance of bread and wine.
How do we know that the Eucharist is really and truly the body blood soul and divinity of Christ?
Quite simply, we don't. Like many religious claims, this, too, is a claim that hasn't been proven.
What makes the Eucharist an important celebration to the Church liturgy?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Eucharist is not an important celebration of the Church's liturgy, It IS the Church's liturgy. The Eucharist is the re-presentation of the Christ's Sacrifice on the Cross. It is, in the words of the Second Vatican Council, the "source and summit of the Christian life" (Lumen Gentium 11) from Pocket Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J., Doubleday c 1980, 1985Eucharist. The true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, who is really and substantially present under the appearances of bread and wine, in order to offer himself in the sacrifice of the Mass and to be received as spiritual food in Holy Communion. It is called Eucharist, or "thanksgiving", because at its institution at the Last Supper Christ "gave thanks," and by this fact it is the supreme object and act of Christian gratitude to God.Although the same name is used, the Eucharist is any one or all three aspects of one mystery, namely the Real Presence, the Sacrifice, and Communion. As Real Presence, the Eucharist is Christ in His abiding action of High Priest, continuing now to communicate the graces He merited on Calvary; and as Communion, it is Christ coming to enlighten and strengthen the believer by nourishing his soul for eternal life.
Why is the Eucharist called the sacrament of sacraments?
the Eucharist is more of a remembrance than a celebration really, because in the bible (Mathew 26;26 and Luke 22;19) Jesus tells us to do this (the breaking of bread and distribution of wine) in remembrance of him. since he was going to be crucified but will rise on the third day.
What saving mystery do you remember at the Eucharist?
Catholic AnswerThe Eucharist is the re-presentation of Our Blessed Lord's death and passion on the cross, and the sharing of His Most Precious Body and Blood in Holy Communion with the faithful. The word "Eucharist" refers specially to the true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, really and substantially present under the appearances of bread and wine. It is called Eucharist (thanksgiving) because at its institution at the Last Supper Christ "gave thanks". The word refers to these great gift in any or all of three aspects of the one mystery: the Real Presence, the Sacrifice, and Holy Communion. .from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 19941324 The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life." (Lumen Gentium 11)" The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch." (Presbyterorum ordinis)1325 "the Eucharist is the efficacious sign and sublime cause of that communion in the divine life and that unity of the People of God by which the church is kept in being. It is the culmination both of God's action sanctifying the world in Christ and of the worship men offer to Christ and through him to the Father in the Holy Spirit." (Congregation of Rites, instruction, Eucharisticum mysterium, 6)1326 Finally, by the Eucharistic celebration we already unite ourselves with the heavenly liturgy and anticipate eternal life, when God will be all in all. (Cf. 1 Cor 15:28)
What saving do you remember at the eucharist?
Catholic AnswerThe Eucharist is the re-presentation of Our Blessed Lord's death and passion on the cross, and the sharing of His Most Precious Body and Blood in Holy Communion with the faithful. The word "Eucharist" refers specially to the true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, really and substantially present under the appearances of bread and wine. It is called Eucharist (Thanksgiving) because at its institution at the Last Supper Christ "gave thanks". The word refers to these great gift in any or all of three aspects of the one mystery: the Real Presence, the Sacrifice, and Holy Communion. .from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 19941324 The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life." (Lumen Gentium 11)" The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch." (Presbyterorum ordinis)1325 "the Eucharist is the efficacious sign and sublime cause of that communion in the divine life and that unity of the People of God by which the church is kept in being. It is the culmination both of God's action sanctifying the world in Christ and of the worship men offer to Christ and through him to the Father in the Holy Spirit." (Congregation of Rites, instruction, Eucharisticum mysterium, 6)1326 Finally, by the Eucharistic celebration we already unite ourselves with the heavenly liturgy and anticipate eternal life, when God will be all in all. (Cf. 1 Cor 15:28)
What is the significance of the Eucharist of Roman Catholics?
First of all, there are no "Roman Catholics", it's just Catholic. Secondly, the Eucharist is the actual Body and Blood of Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ, which He left us as an everlasting memorial of His Sacrifice of Himself upon the cross for our redemption. Thus its significance is immense, it is really and actually, God incarnate in a piece of bread for our salvation.
Why is the Holy Eucharist is the most excellent of all sacraments?
The Most Holy Eucharist is Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ, appearing under the appearances of Bread and Wine. It is really and truly 100% Jesus in His Divinity and His Humanity, Body and Blood, fully present in each separately and individually just as much as He was present on the Cross 2,000 years ago to His Blessed Mother, and the soldiers.
Would it matter to Jesus now that eucharist happens in different ways?
it doesn't really matter so long as the core of the eucharist is still the center of the celebration.
What is transubstantiatation?
(in Christian belief) The doctrine that when bread and wine of the Eucharist have been consecrated they become the blood and body of Christ. Answer Some mysterious act that changes the form, character or substance of something other than what it really is. Similar to what has been sugested in the first answer.
Are Russian hamsters really Russian?
Yes, hamsters are eurasian.
