Transubstantiation
In the Roman Catholic Mass, the essential words of consecration, spoken by the priest in the person of Christ, are: “This is my body” (when holding the bread) and “This is my blood” (when holding the chalice). These words, along with the accompanying actions, are believed to change the bread and wine into the Body and … Continue reading
THE HOLY TRISAGION
The Trisagion prayers The Trisagion hymn “Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us” is chanted three times, followed by other hymns and prayers, concluding with the hymn “Memory Eternal”. Significance of the Trisagion The Trisagion hymn proclaims the Holy Trinity and serves as a prayer for the forgiveness of sins and eternal rest for … Continue reading
