Western_Christian Fraction_(religion)




1 western christian

1.1 roman catholic
1.2 western orthodox
1.3 anglican





western christian
roman catholic

in roman rite of catholic church, accompanied singing or recitation of agnus dei.


the general instruction of roman missal, 83 states:



priest breaks eucharistic bread, assisted, if case calls it, deacon or concelebrant. christ s gesture of breaking bread @ last supper, gave entire eucharistic action name in apostolic times, signifies many faithful made 1 body (1 cor 10:17) receiving communion 1 bread of life christ, died , rose salvation of world. fraction or breaking of bread begun after sign of peace , carried out proper reverence, though should not unnecessarily prolonged, nor should accorded undue importance. rite reserved priest , deacon. priest breaks bread , puts piece of host chalice signify unity of body , blood of lord in work of salvation, namely, of living , glorious body of jesus christ.



in speaking of bread used @ mass, general instruction, 321 recommends that



eucharistic bread ... made in such way priest @ mass congregation able in practice break parts distribution @ least of faithful. small hosts are, however, in no way ruled out when number of receiving holy communion or other pastoral needs require it. action of fraction or breaking of bread, gave name eucharist in apostolic times, bring out more force , importance of sign of unity of in 1 bread, , of sign of charity fact 1 bread distributed among brothers , sisters.



western orthodox

in restored gallican mass of western orthodox church, in leavened bread used exclusively, fraction occurs after anaphora , prior our father introduction. earlier in other western rites, in fraction typically takes place @ point after our father.


the method of fraction varies simple breaking pieces hand more elaborate cutting liturgical knife known spear, commonly done in byzantine rite. action accompanied singing of responsory drawn both emmaus account in gospel of luke (luke 24:13-35) , selection opening verses of chapter 9 of book of proverbs.



wisdom has built house; has founded on 7 pillars; has sacrificed victims, mingled wine, , set table.


they recognised lord. alleluia. in breaking of bread. alleluia. alleluia.

come , eat of bread, , drink of wine have mixed. leave ignorance , shall live.

they recognised lord. alleluia. in breaking of bread. alleluia. alleluia.

the bread break body of lord; cup bless blood of lord: sole , unique mystery.


they recognised lord. alleluia. in breaking of bread. alleluia. alleluia.

from septuagesima until end of holy week, alleluia omitted, , responsory sung more gregorian psalm tone 2.


anglican

in churches of anglican communion, rite similar practised in roman catholic church, , consists of priest breaking host in half , making exclamation, such as, break bread share in body of christ , , faithful making response, such as, though many 1 body, because share in 1 bread response may change during liturgical seasons, or according rite being celebrated. fraction anthem may sung or spoken during rite.







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