The O Antiphons
The article explores the historical significance and rich symbolism of the O Antiphons in Advent liturgy, highlighting their structure, Christological themes, and the profound catechesis on Christ, salvation, and ultimate destiny that they encapsulate. It states that each antiphon represents a praye...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Cistercian Studies Quarterly
2023
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Cistercian studies quarterly
Year: 2023, Volume: 58, Issue: 4, Pages: 375-388 |
IxTheo Classification: | CB Christian life; spirituality HA Bible KCA Monasticism; religious orders KDB Roman Catholic Church NBF Christology RC Liturgy RD Hymnology |
Further subjects: | B
Salvation
B Christology B Prayers B Liturgics B Jesus Christ |
Summary: | The article explores the historical significance and rich symbolism of the O Antiphons in Advent liturgy, highlighting their structure, Christological themes, and the profound catechesis on Christ, salvation, and ultimate destiny that they encapsulate. It states that each antiphon represents a prayer-like collect, invoking Christ with a Christological title, recalling aspects of salvation history, and ending with an urgent plea for His coming. |
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ISSN: | 1062-6549 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Cistercian studies quarterly
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