The Great Litany

The Litany of Peace -
The Divine Liturgy begins with a series of petitions, called the Litany of Peace, from its opening words. St. John Chrysostom tells us that "One person is unable, by himself, to do anything (spiritually). Because of this, the assembly of the whole Church has great power; and what we cannot do alone we are able to do when joined with others. Therefore, most necessary are the prayers which the Church offers up for the world, for the Church, for peace, for those who are suffering hardship, from one end of the earth to the other."
6-21-09

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• 6-21-09

[leungkpn]

Thanks for the post.

[AndrewzDescent]

@1Thorefan As a Catechumen, that isn't possible. "You must be baptized Orthodox and kept the fast", I miss the former requirement.

[1Thorefan]

@EastOrthodxChristian As an outside observer, I would think it would be the actual reception of the Divine Mysteries in Holy Communion.

[EastOrthodxChristian]

My favorite part of the Divine Liturgy!