The Divine Liturgy constitutes a transcendent mystery, a grand event for all of humanity and the entire universe. Within the Divine Liturgy, the entire incarnate economy of the Word of God is encapsulated. The unseen is presented as visible, and the eternal as present. Mortal humans partake of the "heavenly bread and cup of life," undergoing transformation from the mortal to the immortal and incorruptible.
The Divine Liturgy constitutes a transcendent mystery, a grand event for all of humanity and the entire universe. Within the Divine Liturgy, the entire incarnate economy of the Word of God is encapsulated. The unseen is presented as visible, and the eternal as present. Mortal humans partake of the "heavenly bread and cup of life," undergoing transformation from the mortal to the immortal and incorruptible. [...]
The Most Reverend communicates a discourse that is empirical, spiritual, and heartfelt—an exposition that "informs" the hearts of the faithful because he himself possesses the experience and understanding of the Divine Liturgy. He was blessed to reside on Mount Athos, where the Divine Liturgy is celebrated daily. His spiritual lineage traces back to his blessed Elder, Elder Joseph of Vatopaidi, whose life revolved around the performance of the bloodless Mystagogy. This tradition was passed down from his Elder, St. Joseph the Hesychast, who, in turn, received it from Elder Daniel the Hesychast.
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