Homilies on the Christian Life · Lecture 050
The Divine Liturgy (Part 3)
A lecture by Dimitrios Panagopoulos · Δείτε στα Ελληνικά
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Summary
Dimitrios Panagopoulos explains the opening of the Divine Liturgy and the first petitions of peace, with references to Matthew 5, Matthew 28:19, John 14:16, John 14:27, John 17, and Matthew 3:17. The Liturgy proper begins with the blessing of the Kingdom of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, proclaimed by the priest while holding the Gospel and tracing the cross. The Trinitarian formula reflects the revelation of God at Christ’s Baptism and the rule of the Holy Trinity over creation. The first litany petitions require peace with neighbor and God before prayer can ascend, while the deacon is likened to an angelic messenger summoning the faithful into divine presence.
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