Timing of communion in the Nativity, Epiphany and Resurrection Liturgies


The Holy Synod has agreed to the following recommendations and alterations [cont.]:

Second: The Liturgies of the Feasts of the Nativity, Epiphany and Resurrection

It is necessary that the timing of communion be at least after midnight according to the timing that is followed [local time].

Published Date

29 May 2004

Chapter

19. Rituals

Keywords

Rites & Rituals, Liturgies, Resurrection, Communion, Nativity, Epiphany

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