Original scientific paper

Th e Controversy over fasting on saturday between Constantinople and Rome

Radiša Antić ; Newbold College, St. Marks Road Binfield, Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 4AN, England

Abstract

Th e topic of this article is the millennium-lasting dispute between Rome and Constantinople on the fasting on Sabbath. Th e attention has been paid to the decisions made by Fathers of the Council of Trullo, as well as to Patriarch Photius and Patriarch Cerularius, who attempted to remain faithful to the tradition of the apostles and church fathers. According to the Apostolic Constitution, Sabbath was not the day for fasting. It was the day of assembly for Christians and of rest for the slaves. Th e last recorded eastern-orthodox advocate of such understanding was Patriarch Cerularius who expressed his view within the context of the Great Schism.

Keywords

Fasting on Saturday; Photius; Cerularius; Apostolic Constitution

Hrčak ID:

113951

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/113951

Publication date:

30.11.2012.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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