Sed Contra: A Podcast of Catholic Theology
Differences in Eucharistic Piety Among Roman and Byzantine Catholics
Oct 12, 2023
Dr. Matthew Dugandzic, Dr. Danny Garland, and Dr. Ryan Brady discuss differences in Eucharistic piety among Roman and Byzantine Catholics, including postures during liturgy, consecration of bread, methods of receiving body and blood, historical differences in the use of bread, emphasis on icons in Byzantine churches, contrasting approaches to Eucharistic adoration, role and symbolism of deacons, mystery versus understanding of the sacrament, eucharistic adoration, impact of Vatican II on Eastern Catholics, and importance of embracing traditions and unity within Catholic Church.
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- The difference in Eucharistic piety between Roman and Byzantine Catholics includes variations in how the Eucharist is received.
- The use of leavened bread in Byzantine tradition symbolizes the two natures of Christ, while unleavened bread in the Roman tradition harkens back to the Last Supper.
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Differences in Eucharistic piety between Roman and Byzantine Catholics
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the differences in Eucharistic piety between Roman and Byzantine Catholics. They highlight their own personal experiences and backgrounds, with one host being a Roman Catholic, another being a Latin right Catholic who transitioned to the Byzantine Catholic Church, and the third host being raised in the Roman Catholic Church and currently attending a Byzantine Catholic Church.
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