Dear imikhail,
As I already mentioned in my previous post, I don't see how the fact that the Doxa is a later addition or that it is not present in all ancient rites has any bearing on this issue. I will grant you that in many other traditions, the …
Dear imikhail,
Let me respond concerning the litanies first. Our litanies, whether major or minor, all end in a standard doxology:
Through the grace, compassion and love of mankind of Your only begotten Son, our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ. …
I wanted to share with you an idea that I think has yet to be mentioned in this discussion, though to me it begs to be discussed or at least noted.
Besides the Biblical/exegetical evidence presented here that indicates that the vision of Isiaiah w…
Here is the text from St. Timothy's canons that I believe is being referenced here:
Question 5: If a woman lies with her husband at night, or a man with his wife, and they have intercourse, should they take communion, or not?
Answer: They ought not.…
Dear imikhail,
Your points are already well-taken, but before I get into them, I'd had to review the sources myself first, that is why I asked for you to share with us. Once you have done so, and I have reviewed them myself, then we can discuss thi…
Hello,
Leaving aside the theology for a bit, could you please tell me where you found references to Judas' procession in these sources? I am aware that different manuscripts exist for Ibn Kabar, and that the Upsala manuscript is considered the olde…
Hello,
I've only recently started watching some of the threads on this website, but I decided today to jump in and offer what I know.
Neither the procession of Judas, nor the hymn itself, are mentioned at all in the ritual manuals of Ibn Kabar (Th…