77 decrees found
Wording to be used when reading the Gospel
The Holy Synod agreed that the phrase “honourable chapter” should not be used when reading the Holy Gospel. It is now settled that what should be said is, “A chapter from the Gospel according...
Keywords: Books, Rites & Rituals, Hymns, Gospel
Chatper: Rituals
Published: 14 June 1997
Addition to litany of "Yea, we ask You"
The Holy Synod agreed to add the following litany among the litany of “Yea, we ask You O Christ our God, confirm the foundation of the Church etc.”, the text of which is, “success for the stu...
Keywords: Books, Rites & Rituals, Hymns, "Yea, we ask You"
Chatper: Rituals
Published: 06 June 1998
Amendments to the text of the Rite of Prostration
The Holy Synod agreed to remove the following 3 expressions from the Rite of Prostration [service], which are in the litanies of Third Prayer:
- And also release and transfer it to that pl...
Keywords: Books, Rites & Rituals, Hymns, Rite of Prostration
Chatper: Rituals
Published: 29 May 1999
The historical and contemporary Rite of Matrimony
Based on what the Holy Synod was entrusted [to consider] at the previous meeting (to conduct a detailed study into the rituals of property contract, and its relation to the Rite of Crowning and the...
Keywords: Rites & Rituals, Marriage, Engagement, Greek Orthodox, History
Chatper: Rituals
Published: 29 May 1999
Amendment of the phrase "this sacrifice"
The Holy Synod decided to amend the expression, “this sacrifice” to become “and the offerings”.
Keywords: Books, Rites & Rituals, Hymns
Chatper: Rituals
Published: 29 May 1999
Ritual research books require Synod approval
The Holy Synod also agreed to the recommendation of the Ritual Committee to prohibit the publication of research in books regarding Church rituals prior to receiving approval by the Holy Synod.
Keywords: Books, Rites & Rituals, Regulations
Chatper: Rituals
Published: 29 May 1999
The Rite of the Entry of the Lord into the Temple
The Synod agreed to the explanation set out in the report by Ritual Committee regarding the Feast of the Entry of the Lord Christ into the Temple. The rituals are as follows:
- After the r...
Keywords: Rites & Rituals, Liturgies, Hymns, Processions
Chatper: Rituals
Published: 29 May 1999
Hymns for the Apostles
The Holy Synod decided that the verse specific to the Fathers the Apostles is 70 and not 72 Apostles.
Keywords: Books, Rites & Rituals, Hymns, Apostles
Chatper: Rituals
Published: 17 June 2000
No set ritual for installing general priest
Regarding the method of installing a general Priest in his church, His Holiness the Pope pointed out that this [matter] does not require a specific ritual and it is sufficient for His Grace the Bis...
Keywords: Rites & Rituals, Priests
Chatper: Rituals
Published: 17 June 2000
Litany of Departed in Holy Fifty Days
The report by the Rituals Committee mentions the request of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III to remind the honourable members of the Holy Synod of a previous decision released regarding the Litany of...
Keywords: Rites & Rituals, Holy Fifty Days, Hymns, Litany of Departed
Chatper: Rituals
Published: 02 June 2001