Original scientific paper

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE IN ORTHODOX LITURGY

Ante Mateljan orcid.org/0000-0001-6481-364X ; Catholic Faculty of Theology, University of Split

Abstract

In this work the author first presents the theology of
sacramental act of confession/penitence in Orthodox theology,
specifically following particular elements, from the act of the
penitent (repentance and admission of sins) to the act of Church
official (absolution from sins), with special reference to ministering
and practicing the penance. Then follows the liturgical pattern of
the “holy mystery of confession” after the Great Book of Rites (in
Serbian Orthodox Church). In the last part the author opens up the
questions about pastoral practice of penance with the Orthodox,
touching on the possible ecumenical initiatives for resolving the
present crisis of practicing this sacrament, both in the Orthodox
and Catholic Church.

Keywords

sacrament of penance; holy mystery of confession/ penitence; penitential liturgy in Orthodoxy

Hrčak ID:

22491

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/22491

Publication date:

21.9.2007.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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