* Maximus the Confessor's vision of a "cosmic liturgy" portrays the universe as a grand, unified act of worship moving towards God
* This theological perspective influenced medieval thought, scientific revolution, and cathedral architecture
* The concept reframes individual purpose within creation as participating in ongoing worship and transformation
* Maximus's creator-creature divide concept significantly impacted theological understanding of reality
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