Differences in Eucharistic Piety Among Roman and Byzantine Catholics
Oct 12, 2023
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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.
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.
The Byzantine tradition places a strong emphasis on the mystery of the Eucharist through the incorporation of prayers, icons, and the role of the deacon as a mediator.
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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.
Reverence and posture in receiving the Eucharist
The hosts discuss the differences in reverence and posture when receiving the Eucharist between the Roman and Byzantine traditions. They mention how in the Roman tradition, it is common to receive the Eucharist kneeling and on the tongue, whereas in the Byzantine tradition, it is received standing and with a spoon that contains both the body and blood of Christ.
Leavened vs. unleavened bread
Another point of discussion is the use of leavened bread in the Byzantine tradition compared to unleavened bread in the Roman tradition. They explain that the use of leavened bread in the Byzantine tradition symbolizes the two natures of Christ, while the use of unleavened bread in the Roman tradition harkens back to the Last Supper and is seen as a more ancient practice.
The emphasis on mystery in the Byzantine tradition
The hosts emphasize the Byzantine tradition's focus on the mystery of the Eucharist. They discuss how the Byzantine liturgy incorporates prayers and practices that foster a sense of mystery and exploration, such as the use of icons, the role of the deacon as a mediator, and the emphasis on the spiritual aspect of the Eucharist.
Preparation and communion practices
The hosts also compare the preparation and communion practices between the Roman and Byzantine traditions. They note that the Byzantine tradition has stricter rules for preparing to receive the Eucharist and places a strong emphasis on communal repentance and the recognition of one's own sinfulness. They discuss how the practices in both traditions serve to foster a sense of reverence and unity with Christ and the Church.
Dr. Matthew Dugandzic, Dr. Danny Garland, and Dr. Ryan Brady discuss the differences in Eucharistic piety among Roman and Byzantine Catholics. Includes an epilogue by Dr. Kevin Clarke.
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