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Anhelyna,
I'm still pondering the "who" & the communion spoon...
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Umm - my source is impeccable - not my SF but a UGCC Priest I met recently .
Actually I understand from an 'O' Priest that it is only EC folk who do not close their mouth on the Spoon - this did surprise me I will admit
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there are people in Eastern parishes who prostrate themselves completely at Liturgy, they are not so self conscious, so don't you be if you genuflect. as far as making the Sign of the Cross, no one notices when I do at at Latin rite Masses. it's all for the Glory of God, dude.
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Don't worry, you'll be ok. We move alot during liturgy, so the apprehension one may have about being noticed goes away rather quicky. Some people like to bow more, stand, some like to sit, some are more reserved, etc.. there isn't like one set thing to do, so people really don't notice. You'll be ok.
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Yeah, I've got the Liturgy pretty well memorized by now. And anyway, it's a small enough parish to where I've met almost everybody, and they all know I'm still learning, so everybody's been gracious and patient with me.
But yeah, I've taken like a fish to water to the bowing and frequent sign of the cross and all that. It's fun. And they say the Latin rite is "Catholic Calisthenics" lol
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Hey guys,
I got back from the Divine Liturgy! First of all, the church was gorgeous. I've always been more partial to icons anyway, so I was in paradise. lol
The Liturgy was wonderful. And you guys were right, I had nothing to worry about. When in Byzantium, I did as the Byzantines did.
And the priest whom I know rather well, was really good about showing us around a little bit and explaining all the different elements of the church, the icons, the practices, etc. It was great.
I'm certainly going to go more regularly. I met a few of the people too, I felt very much at ease with how happy they were to meet me. I felt like a regular after only one night!
I very much enjoyed the Liturgy too, all the symbolism and little nuances make it a remarkable experience. I love the Latin Rite, She being my alma mater, but we need to get our act together a bit.
Anyway, thanks all for the advice, it was a great experience, and I'm going back tomorrow for sure, and then as often as I can after that! I have been wondering where you went for the Divine Liturgy on January 2nd, a Tuesday, and where you went the following day, Wednesday or thereafter. Does the Eastern Catholic parish you are attending celebrate the Divine Liturgy weekdays (or daily, perhaps)? Or, was there a Feast Day on those days? Checking again on the Eastern Catholic parishes in Colorado, 3 (Ruthenian, Ukrainian, and bi-ritual Fr. Frank's Russian Catholic community Sts. Cyril & Methodius which shares facilities with the Latin rite St. Elizabeth of Hungary) are in Denver and one Ruthenian mission in Colorado Springs. Can you tell us which Eastern Catholic Church are you attending?
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I'm going to the closest one, which is just a couple blocks away, Holy Protection of the Mother of God Byzantine, with Fr. Mike O'Loughlin. www.holyprotection.org [ holyprotection.org] They have a daily Liturgy.
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Vladik,
I attended Holy Protection of the Mother of God when I lived in Denver for a brief period. It is indeed a beautiful Church.
The Icon of the Mother of God on the Apse is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen.
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Valdik, the last time I visited a Byzantine Divine Liturgy I forgot to open my mouth at communion. So I closed my eyes, and put out my tongue. The priest gently said, "put in your tongue and open your mouth." They are usually accustomed to newcomers and visitors.
Be blessed as I was there. It is a wonderful experience of worship.
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Porter,
Yeah, I was fortunate enough to avoid that mistake by the advice of many people. "DON"T STICK OUT YOUR TONGUE! DON'T CLOSE YOUR EYES!" "JUST OPEN YOUR MOUTH!"lol So I don't.
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Yeah, I love it there. It's so cozy. And the icons are indeed beautiful, though the Christ Pantacrator in the nave (I know, it's probably not considered a 'nave' in Byzantine architecture, but forgive my ignorance) isn't disgruntled looking enough. lol
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[ Linked Image] The Pantocrator would be in the dome of the sanctuary. You can read more about the church structure here [ saintelias.com] by following the links at the top to the various areas of the church. A preview of what you'll find there: According to Byzantine liturgical typology, the dome is an image of the heavens. The narthex is the world fallen after the sin of Adam, the Sanctuary is the world redeemed following the Passion and Resurrection of Christ Jesus, and the Altar is the World to Come, an image of the New Jerusalem.
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH - we have all forgotten one wonderful Resource < drum roll > here you are - hours of happy browsing - all you have ever wanted to know - and probably more than you can take in  The Gold Standard of Eastern Catholic Churches  [ saintelias.com]
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OLS, that website is pretty sweet, I learned a lot. Thanks,  But yes, I now know to call it the Sanctuary. I am no longer shamefaced! yay!
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