week 5 Flashcards
eucharistic celebration in the Eastern Orthodox communities of faith
devine liturgy
holy pictures found covering the walls, iconostasis, and special shrines around the church
icon
a solid screen, covered with icons, at the front of the church, dividing the sanctuary from the nave
iconostasis
rubric for the funeral service;
panachida
- a pamphlet containing the small panachida, for the vigil service at the funeral home
- the great panachida, the service held at the church; also includes interment service
- small panachida
2. great panachida
open area before the altar in the orthodox chuch
solea
three short services, or blessings, conducted at the funeral home the evening before the funeral, prior to leaving for the church and at the cemetery
-part of the small and great panachida
trisagion
the “watch” or “all night vigil” over the lifeless body
parastasis
individual permitted to lead in the lecture and scripture reading
reader/practioner
the oldest original church from which other like minded congregations have sprung
mother church
leader of the ward; functions like a pastor in all aspects of the ward and meeting house (chapel)
bishop (christian)
religious instruction, known as the endowment, given only in the temple to those worthy members of the faith
temple ordinance
special undergarments worn by members who have received the endowment in the temple; function as a personal reminder of their devotion
temple garments
clothing worn by the endowed members of the church at the temple and for the burial
temple clothing
geographical community of believers; may have familial, linguistic, or cultural characteristics
ward
how many great awakenings for restoration funeral rite are there and what years did they occur? (non liturgical)
3
- first awakening 1730-1740
- second awakening 1790-1840
- third awakening 1850-1900
it was a movement within protestant (mainly non liturgical) groups which focused on the concepts of devotion and a personal relationship with god.
- this movement stripped away remnants of sacramental theology which still remained after the reformation; rebelled against the deism and rationalism of the time.
- centered within established christian communities
What was the first awakening about?
- this awakening was focused on the “unchurched”
- american movement with a theological desire to set up Christs kingdom on earth.
- social and evangelical wings were created during this awakening
what was the second awakening about?
what were the separate wings that both succeeded during the second awakening and what was their focus?
- evangelical wing of the movement focused on proclamation of the christian gospel
- social wing of the movement focused on correcting societal issues
external and internal portions of the second awakening?
- external portions; evangelical and social
- internal portion found individuals who wanted to break away from established denominations in order to regain the primitive foundations of Christianity
this awakening moved past from theoretical stages of social reform and began to impact the social and political climate of American culture
-this movement added to the experimental element to christian practice by focusing on the external work of the holy spirit in the life of adherents; this added the need for personal experience and also added the need for personal and collective bible studies.
third awakening 1850-1900
timeline of church of christ, scientist (not scientology)
- 1875; science and health with key to the scripture is published
- 1879; individuals meet to develop a church based on the primitive (New Testament) model.
- April 12, 1879; members vote to begin (reinstate) primitive christian characteristics, including the lost element of healing
- June 1879; membership, 26 in number, voted Mary baker eddy to become their pastor
- 1881; Mary baker eddy is ordained
- Members of a religious movement that stresses spiritual healing.
- based on the teaching that god is wholly good and all powerful, and that man is created by him.
- healing is brought about through spiritual understanding, members of this church do not seek medical help, including the use of hospitals and physicians. Death is viewed as one phase of the immortal existence of man.
Church of christ, scientist
- everything eternal, spiritual, and wholly good is called
2. whatever is unlike god, injustice, sin, sickness, grief is called
- reality
2. unreal
due to members beliefs toward sickness and healing, most deaths of ____, will come under jurisdiction of a coroner, med examiner, justice of the peace, and will take place somewhere other than the medical facility.
removal of remains; church of christ, scientist
- notification of clergy for church of christ, scientist
- preparation of remains
- dressing and casketing
- funeral service
- commital service
- no notification
- no requirements
- families chose
- funeral service can be held anywhere except the Christian Science church
- no preference
LDS timeline
- September 1823; Joseph smith visited by angel Moroni and told of the “Book of Mormon”
- June 1829; translation of the “Book of Mormon’ completed
- March 1830 ; first printed copies of the “Books of Mormon” completed
- July 1831; preheat Joseph smith given site for the city of Zion (new Jerusalem) at independence, Missouri
- June 1844; Joseph smith martyred in Carthage, IL. Schism of the church
- Feb 1846; majority of adherents move to Nauvoo, Ne
- April 1847; Brigham Young begins journey to Utah
- July 1847; Brigham Young enters Salt Lake City
this church is a restoration of true primitive christianity, rather than a schism from established protestant Christianity.
- the church itself did suffer a schism following the martyrdom of Joseph Smith in Carthage, IL resulting in the beginning of these wars.
- Brigham Young took pioneering families west to Utah and established a peaceful area to grow.
Latter Day Saints (mormons)
Group that remained in the midwest rather than heading to Utah with LDS are considered
RLDS
- notification of the clergy for LDS and RLDS
- removal of remains
- dressing and casketing
- commital service
- no full time clergy; 12 yr old boys and older can be ordained to the priesthood.
- bishops who are full time in areas outside of church, are called from the priesthood to serve for an unspecified time and without compensation for their service to the church. - no specific requirements
- no requirements for casket; clothing requirements depends on if the deceased completed the temple ordinance or been endowed. If the deceased hasn’t, clothing is left to the family.
- clothing for men who have been endowed ; “temple garments” socks, shirt, trousers, tie and moccasins. Robe is worn over right shoulder, extending diagonally across the chest in a straight line to the ankle, front and back. A green apron and white sash are placed over the robe at the waist. white cap is placed on deceased heads before casket is closed. Cap has a bow on the left side and string on the right; which is tied to the robe.
- hose, slip, dress and moccasins are placed on the deceased. Robe is worn over the right shoulder and extends diagonally across the chest in a straight line to the ankle. apron and sash are placed over the waist and fastened similarly to those on the men. In addition, a white veil is draped on the pillow at the back of the head and placed over the face before the casket is closed. A ribbon is tied under the chin. - earth burial is customary and preferred method of disposition but other methods are also permitted
temple garnents for men for Mormon LDS and RLDS
- men
- women
- clothing for men who have been endowed ; “temple garments” socks, shirt, trousers, tie and moccasins. Robe is worn over right shoulder, extending diagonally across the chest in a straight line to the ankle, front and back. A green apron and white sash are placed over the robe at the waist. white cap is placed on deceased heads before casket is closed. Cap has a bow on the left side and string on the right; which is tied to the robe.
- -hose, slip, dress and moccasins are placed on the deceased. Robe is worn over the right shoulder and extends diagonally across the chest in a straight line to the ankle. apron and sash are placed over the waist and fastened similarly to those on the men. In addition, a white veil is draped on the pillow at the back of the head and placed over the face before the casket is closed. A ribbon is tied under the chin.
this religion falls under the category of restoration, non Liturgical churches.
- the adherents of the faith do not consider themselves protestant or catholic.
- they do not claim either tradition, but hold to a literal interpretation of scripture which they believe has been misrepresented by both groups.
Jehovahs Witness Funeral Rite
How are Jehovahs witness defined?
- unique characteristics rather than their theological concepts.
- 2 main characteristics are refusal to salute the flag of any country and to accept blood transfusions.
- based on primitive christianity and doesn’t have a hierarchy
- elders lead the congregation in study and worship.
- doesn’t have a centralized head where specific rules are set for the various congregations
5 main sees of early christianity were located at
- Jerusalem
- rome
- Antioch
- Alexandria
- Constantinople
- these communities often looked to established regional churches as guides and faith and practices.
- these churches were considered equals, and would often send emissaries to discuss theological concepts and practices.
orthodox (Christian) funeral rites
the first division occurred after the first council of Ephesus in (Assyrian orthodox)
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