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51-526: The Chrism Mass is one of the most solemn and important liturgies of the Christian liturgical calendar . The ancient Christian Apostolic Tradition (c. 200 A.D.) described a "ceremony taking place during the Easter Vigil at which two holy oils were blessed and one was consecrated." During this rite , two oils were "blessed by the bishop: the oil of the sick and the oil of exorcism". Maundy Thursday

102-640: A (quadrennial) Panathenaic year ." Groups of rich citizens were assigned to subsidise civic amenities and even warships. Eventually, under the Roman Empire , such obligations, known to Romans as munera , devolved into a competitive and ruinously expensive burden that was avoided when possible. Munera included a wide range of expenses having to do with civic infrastructure and amenities; festivals and games ( ludi ) and imperial obligations such as highway, bridge and aqueduct repair, supply of various raw materials, and feeding troops in transit. Buddhist liturgy

153-539: A form of taxation. The holder of a Hellenic leitourgia was not taxed a specific sum, but was assigned to subsidise a particular ritual, which could be performed with greater or lesser generosity or magnificence. The chief sphere remained that of civic religion, embodied in the festivals: M.I. Finley notes "in Demosthenes ' day there were at least 97 liturgical appointments in Athens for the festivals, rising to 118 in

204-897: A kiss like Judas, but like the thief I will acknowledge Thee: Remember me, O Lord, in Thy Kingdom. The Hymn to the Theotokos is replaced with the Irmos of Ode 9 from the Canon at Matins, inviting the faithful to take advantage of the Master's hospitality. After the Prayer before the Ambon, it is customary to celebrate the Washing of the Feet, especially in certain cathedrals and monasteries. Psalm 50 (51)

255-601: A morning Mass and remained so until Pope Pius XII 's reforms in the 1950s. The washing of feet that is now part of the Mass of the Lord's Supper was in use at an early stage without relation to this particular day, and was first prescribed for use on Holy Thursday by a 694 Council of Toledo. By the twelfth century it was found in the Roman liturgy as a separate service. Pope Pius V included this rite in his Roman Missal, placing it after

306-453: A religious service, be it a sacramental service or a service of public prayer ; usually the former is the referent. In the ancient tradition, sacramental liturgy especially is the participation of the people in the work of God, which is primarily the saving work of Jesus Christ; in this liturgy, Christ continues the work of redemption. The term "liturgy" in Greek literally means to "work for

357-546: A thurifer immediately precedes the priest. On arrival at the altar of repose , the priest places the vessel with the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle there, leaving the door open. He then incenses it and closes the tabernacle door. After a period of adoration, he and the servers depart in silence. A plenary indulgence is granted to the faithful, who devoutly recite the Tantum Ergo on Holy Thursday if it

408-630: Is a formalized service of veneration and worship performed within a Buddhist Sangha in nearly every traditional denomination and sect in the Buddhist world. It is often done one or more times a day and can vary among the Theravada , Mahayana , and Vajrayana sects. The liturgy mainly consists of chanting or reciting a sutra or passages from a sutras , a mantra (especially in Vajrayana), and several gathas . Depending on what practice

459-657: Is found in the Lutheran Service Book and Evangelical Lutheran Worship , among other service books. In Anglicanism, these rites are found in the Book of Common Prayer , as well as in the Anglican Missal . In Methodism, they are found in the Book of Worship for Church and Home and The United Methodist Book of Worship , among other liturgical texts. The Orthodox equivalent is found in the Triodion , with

510-563: Is often the largest annual gathering of clergy and faithful held in most dioceses. In some dioceses, attendance is sufficiently significant that, due to limited seating, tickets are distributed to parishes. The mass is a celebration of the institution of the priesthood with Jesus' words at the Last Supper, "Do this in memory of me." During the mass, all present are called to renew their baptismal promises; priests and deacons (the ordained) are further called to reaffirm their ministry by renewing

561-528: Is poured into the oil, which gives it a sweet smell intended to remind those who encounter it of the "odor of sanctity" to which those who are marked with it, are called to strive. The bishop breathes over the vessel containing the chrism, a gesture which symbolizes the Holy Spirit coming down to consecrate this oil, and recalls the actions of Jesus in the Gospel account of John 20:22 , when he breathed on

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612-587: Is read, and the congregation moves to the porch as the choir sings Ode 5 from the Canon at Matins the previous evening. This is followed by stichera and the Great Litany. Prayers follow, and those to have their feet washed sit down as the Priest begins the Gospel (John 13:3-11). He pauses at various moments to perform actions mentioned in the story. Finally, he pauses to wash the feet of those seated, beginning with

663-476: Is recited in a solemn manner. The continuation of Eucharistic adoration is encouraged, but if continued after midnight should be done without outward solemnity. In the Philippines and several other Catholic countries, the faithful will travel from church to church praying at each church's altar of repose in a practice known as Seven Churches Visitation or Visita Iglesia. The Blessed Sacrament remains in

714-669: Is the practice of physical and compulsory prayer in Islam as opposed to dua , which is the Arabic word for supplication . Its importance for Muslims is indicated by its status as one of the Five Pillars of Islam . Salat is preceded by ritual ablution and usually performed five times a day. It consists of the repetition of a unit called a rakʿah (pl. rakaʿāt ) consisting of prescribed actions and words. The number of obligatory ( fard ) rakaʿāt varies from two to four according to

765-688: Is the usual day in which this Mass is celebrated in a diocese or archdiocese . During this Mass the Holy Oils are consecrated or blessed. The Holy Oils are: The Oil of the Catechumens and Oil of Chrism are used on Holy Saturday during the Easter Vigil for the baptism and confirmation of adults or children over the age of 10 who wish to fully enter the Church. Holy chrism is a mixture of olive oil and balsam, an aromatic resin. Balsam

816-623: Is then added comparing Judas to the Israelites who schemed against God in the wilderness. Following the Little Entrance, the Evening Prokimenon comes from Psalm 139 (140): 'Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man: from the unrighteous man preserve me.' Three readings follow, with a Prokimenon before the second: The Trisagion is sung as usual, followed by a Prokimenon from Psalm 2: 'The rulers took counsel together against

867-503: The siddur , the traditional Jewish prayer book. In general, Jewish men are obligated to pray three times a day within specific time ranges ( zmanim ) . while, according most modern Orthodox authorities, women are only required to pray once daily, as they are generally exempted from obligations that are time dependent. All communal prayer requires a minyan , a quorum of 10 adults, to be present. Traditionally, three prayer services are recited daily: Additional prayers: Mass of

918-506: The Easter Vigil at which two holy oils were blessed and one was consecrated. In the fifth century, the ceremony of the oils was transferred from the Easter Vigil to Maundy Thursday. A separate mass for that purpose was instituted and made distinct from the Mass of the Lord's Supper . The change took place not only due to the large crowds that assembled for the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night, but to fully emphasize Christ 's institution of

969-526: The Eucharistic Prayer to recall that the Mass of the Lord's Supper is in commemoration of Jesus' Last Supper. Sufficient hosts are consecrated for the faithful to receive Communion both at that Mass and on the celebration of the Passion of the Lord on Good Friday . The hosts intended for the liturgy of Good Friday are not placed in the tabernacle, as is usual, but are left on the altar, while

1020-637: The apostles and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit..." The priests concelebrating the mass extend their hands toward the vessel containing the chrism and say the chosen "prayer of consecration" silently as the bishop pronounces it over the chrism. Anciently, in the Latin Liturgical Tradition, a special Mass – the Chrism Mass – was celebrated on Maundy Thursday . But, as Dom Prosper Guéranger noted his Liturgical Year (writing in

1071-461: The sacred through activities reflecting praise , thanksgiving, remembrance, supplication , or repentance . It forms a basis for establishing a relationship with God . Technically speaking, liturgy forms a subset of ritual . The word liturgy , sometimes equated in English as " service ", refers to a formal ritual enacted by those who understand themselves to be participating in an action with

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1122-630: The 1800s), “for now many centuries, this great ceremony is celebrated at the single Mass, which is said on this day in commemoration of our Lord's Supper.” During the Pontificate of Pope Pius XII , a separate Mass for the blessing of the Holy Oils was promulgated. The blessing of the Oils is traditionally celebrated in the diocesan/archdiocesan cathedral and generally held on the morning of Maundy Thursday. However, for practical reasons, many dioceses celebrate this mass on another day during Holy Week . It

1173-431: The Chrism Mass, which is presided over by a bishop. In the Chrism Mass, the holy oils are blessed and clergy renew their vows. The 1979 BCP (p. 307) calls for chrism to be consecrated by the bishop. This may be done when the bishop is present in the parish for Confirmation. In many dioceses, the consecration of chrism by the bishop may be done at a service of reaffirmation of ordination vows during Holy Week. Similar to

1224-632: The Cross, other images, such as the cross, continue to be veiled in black or purple. At the conclusion of the Maundy Thursday liturgy in Lutheran Churches, "the altar, lectern and pulpit are left bare until Easter to symbolize the humiliation and barrenness of the cross." In Anglican Churches, this ceremony is also performed at the conclusion of Maundy Thursday services, "in which all appointments, linens, and paraments are removed from

1275-690: The Latin "ministerium") is a duty for Christians as a priestly people by their baptism into Christ and participation in His high priestly ministry. It is also God's ministry or service to the worshippers. It is a reciprocal service. Historically, there was a Christian thought that stresses the idea of the entire liturgy being needed to transform the bread and wine into Eucharistic elements (see Eucharist ). This may have been prevalent especially in Egypt. Usually, many Christian churches designate one person who participates in

1326-464: The Lord and against his anointed.' The Epistle is 1 Corinthians 11:23-32, St. Paul's recount of the Last Supper. After three Alleluia verses from Psalm 40 ('Blessed is he who considers the poor and needy'), the Gospel follows. This is a Composite Gospel (Matthew 26:2-20; John 13:3-17; Matthew 26:21-39; Luke 22:43-45; Matthew 26:40-27:2), which tells St. Matthew's account of the Last Supper and the events surrounding it, interspersed with St. John's account of

1377-824: The Lord%27s Supper The Mass of the Lord's Supper , also known as A Service of Worship for Maundy Thursday , is a Holy Week service celebrated on the evening of Maundy Thursday . It inaugurates the Easter Triduum , and commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples , more explicitly than other celebrations of the Mass . The Catholic , Lutheran , Anglican , and Methodist traditions, as well as some Reformed (including certain Continental Reformed , Presbyterian and Congregationalist churches) traditions celebrate

1428-678: The Lord's Supper, no. 10). The Mass begins as usual, with the exception that the tabernacle , wherever placed, should be empty. In the 1962 Missal ( Roman Rite ), although white vestments and the Gloria in excelsis Deo are used, this is still Passiontide , so the Judica me is omitted at the foot of the altar, the Gloria Patri in the Introit and at the end of the Lavabo is omitted, and

1479-584: The Mass of the Lord's Supper (or the Liturgy of Maundy Thursday). A comparable service is celebrated in the Orthodox Church. The Mass stresses three aspects of that event: "the institution of the Eucharist , the institution of the ministerial priesthood , and the commandment of brotherly love that Jesus gave after washing the feet of his disciples." In Lutheranism, the Maundy Thursday liturgy

1530-576: The Pope celebrated a Mass of the Lord's Supper on this day as well as the Mass of Reconciliation. By the eighth century, the Masses became three: one for reconciliation, one for blessing the holy oils and a third for the Last Supper. The last two were in reduced form, being without Liturgy of the Word. Pope Pius V 's reforms in 1570 forbade the celebration of Mass after noon, and the Mass of the Lord's Supper became

1581-531: The Preface of the Cross is used. (The crucifixes, which have been covered during Passiontide, can today be veiled in white instead violet.) At the singing of the Gloria in excelsis Deo , all the church bells may be rung; afterwards, they (along with the organ) are silenced until the Gloria of the Easter Vigil . The Liturgy of the Word consists of the following readings: After the homily, which should explain

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1632-613: The Roman Catholic ritual, during the Chrism Eucharist, the Bishop will bless the oils used throughout the next year for baptisms and healing. In addition, the Bishop and clergy in attendance will reaffirm their Ordination Vows. Liturgies Liturgy is the customary public ritual of worship performed by a religious group. As a religious phenomenon, liturgy represents a communal response to and participation in

1683-630: The Washing of Feet in some editions of the Euchologion . The celebration of a Mass in the evening of Holy Thursday began in late fourth-century Jerusalem, where it became customary to celebrate the events of the Passion of Jesus in the places where they took place. In Rome at that time a Mass was celebrated at which penitents were reconciled with a view to participation in the Easter celebrations. The Jerusalem custom spread and in seventh-century Rome

1734-485: The Washing of the Feet and St. Luke's account of Jesus sweating blood. The rest of the Liturgy is as standard for the Liturgy of St. Basil, with the exception that the Cherubic Hymn, Communion Verse, and hymns sung during and after Communion are replaced with this hymn: Of Thy Mystical Supper, O Son of God, accept me this day as a partaker. For I will not speak of the mystery to Thine enemies, nor will I give Thee

1785-575: The altar and chancel in preparation for Good Friday." In the Catholic Church, the form of the Roman Rite in use before 1955 had no washing of the feet, which could instead be done in a separate later ceremony, and the Mass concluded with a ritual stripping of all altars, except the altar of repose, but leaving the cross and candlesticks. This was done to the accompaniment of Psalm 21 (Vulgate) ( Deus, Deus meus ) preceded and followed by

1836-487: The antiphon "Diviserunt sibi vestimenta mea: et super vestem meam miserunt sortem" (They divided my clothes among them and cast lots for my garment). In the Catholic Church, since 1955, the altar is stripped bare without ceremony later. Churches following the Byzantine Rite (Byzantine Rite Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Christians) use a similar service, called The Mystical Supper , celebrated somewhat earlier in

1887-533: The day, often in the late morning. It is the only time between Palm Sunday and Holy Saturday that a full Divine Liturgy can be served. The service begins as Vespers, with Psalm 103 (104) and the Great Litany. 'Lord, I call' is sung immediately without a reading from the Psalter, and the hymns come from Lauds at Matins served the night before, reflecting on Judas' betrayal and Christ as the Man of Sorrows . A new hymn

1938-511: The divine. The word liturgy ( / l ɪ t ə r dʒ i / ), derived from the technical term in ancient Greek ( Greek : λειτουργία ), leitourgia , which means "work or service for the people" is a literal translation of the two affixes λήϊτος, "leitos", derived from the Attic form of λαός ("people, public"), and ἔργον, "ergon", meaning "work, service". In origin, it signified the often expensive offerings wealthy Greeks made in service to

1989-422: The holy oils are used, the ministry of the bishop who blessed and consecrated them is symbolically present. The oils distributed are meant to last all year, although extra oil is also blessed during the mass and is kept at the cathedral as a reserve if a parish runs out. The service is a 1967 restoration of the rite recorded in the early 200s by the historian Hippolytus who writes of a ceremony taking place during

2040-669: The ordained priesthood during what is traditionally called The Last Supper . In the decree renewing this rite Pope Paul VI said “The Chrism Mass is one of the principal expressions of the fullness of the bishop’s priesthood and signifies the closeness of the priests with him.” While the Oil of the Catechumens and the Oil of the Sick, are simply "blessed," the Sacred Chrism is " consecrated ". On Maundy Thursday , Lutherans celebrate

2091-473: The people", but a better translation is "public service" or "public work", as made clear from the origin of the term as described above. The early Christians adopted the word to describe their principal act of worship, the Sunday service (referred to by various terms, including Holy Eucharist, Holy Communion, Mass or Divine Liturgy), which they considered to be a sacrifice . This service, liturgy, or ministry (from

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2142-532: The people, and thus to the polis and the state. Through the leitourgia , the rich carried a financial burden and were correspondingly rewarded with honours and prestige. Specific leitourgia were assigned by the polis , the State, and during Rome's domination, the Roman Imperial authorities as "gifts" to the state and the people. Their performance became obligatory in the course of the 3rd century AD, as

2193-612: The practitioner wishes to undertake, it can be done at a temple or at home. The liturgy is almost always performed in front of an object or objects of veneration and accompanied by offerings of light, incense, water, and food. Frequently in Christianity , a distinction is made between "liturgical" and "non-liturgical" churches based on how elaborate or formal the worship; in this usage, churches whose services are unscripted or improvised are called "non-liturgical". Others object to this distinction, arguing that this terminology obscures

2244-404: The priest says the postcommunion prayer. Then the priest incenses the Blessed Sacrament three times and, taking a humeral veil with which to hold it, carries it in solemn procession to a place of reservation somewhere in the church or in an appropriately adorned chapel. The procession is led by a cross-bearer accompanied by two servers with lit candles; other servers with lit candles follow and

2295-546: The promises made at their ordination. The Mass takes its name from the blessing of the holy oils used in the sacraments throughout the year, which are then given to priests or extraordinary lay ministers to take back to their parishes . During the part of the Chrism Mass called the Rite of Reception of the Oils, representatives from every diocesan/archdiocesan parish receive the three oils. This signifies each parish's unity with their bishop , archbishop or cardinal . Whenever

2346-649: The temporary place until the Holy Communion part of the Good Friday liturgical service. On Maundy Thursday, the chancels of churches are traditionally stripped, with the altar often being draped with black paraments, in preparation for Good Friday . In the Methodist Churches, the chancel is stripped of any decorations, such as flowers and candles. Aside from depictions of the Stations of

2397-421: The text of the Mass of the Lord's Supper. He did not make it part of the Mass, but indicated that it was to take place "at a suitable hour" after the stripping of the altars. The 1955 revision by Pope Pius XII inserted it into the Mass. Current rubrics indicate that the rite is not an obligatory part of that Mass, but rather is something to be carried out "where a pastoral reason suggests it" (Roman Missal, Mass of

2448-471: The three aspects of the celebration mentioned above, the priest who is celebrating the Mass removes his chasuble , puts on a linen gremiale (an amice is often used for this purpose), and proceeds to wash the feet of a number of people (usually twelve, corresponding to the number of the Apostles) The recitation of the Nicene Creed is omitted in Anglican, Methodist, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic liturgies for Maundy Thursday. There are special formulas in

2499-404: The time of day or other circumstances (such as Friday congregational worship, which has two rakats). Prayer is obligatory for all Muslims except those who are prepubescent , menstruating , or in puerperium stage after childbirth. Jewish liturgy is the prayer recitations that form part of the observance of Rabbinic Judaism . These prayers, often with instructions and commentary, are found in

2550-425: The universality of public worship as a religious phenomenon. Thus, even the open or waiting worship of Quakers is liturgical, since the waiting itself until the Holy Spirit moves individuals to speak is a prescribed form of Quaker worship, sometimes referred to as "the liturgy of silence". Typically in Christianity, however, the term "the liturgy" normally refers to a standardised order of events observed during

2601-438: The worship service as the liturgist. The liturgist may read announcements, scriptures, and calls to worship, while the minister preaches the sermon, offers prayers, and blesses sacraments. The liturgist may be either an ordained minister or a lay person. The entire congregation participates in and offers the liturgy to God. Salāt ("prayer", Arabic : صلاة ṣalāh or gen : ṣalāt ; pl. صلوات ṣalawāt )

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