An Orthodox Theology Of Worship

Orthodox worship emphasizes the mystical presence of Jesus Christ, a presence that is experienced as the infusion of Jesus' life in the believer. The church is primarily a worshiping community constituted by the very presence of God's embracing love. Established by the redeeming action of God, sustained and vivified by the Holy Spirit, the church at prayer is always being constituted and actualized as the body of Christ. Through worship in general and the sacraments in particular the faithful experience a personal relationship with God, who infuses his life in them. Worship is the soul of Orthodoxy and the lead to her mind. Replete with biblical readings, imagery, and expressions, the liturgical texts set forth the church's authentic and living tradition in doxological form. Through the church's worship the faithful are in constant touch with the fundamental truths of the faith. Worship informs, reforms and transforms the believer. The life and character of Orthodox Christians, in …