Numbers in bold and within parentheses are subhead numbers, which indicate particular authors/documents in this volume. All other numbers refer to marginal paragraph numbers.
account of institution. See Eucharistic Prayer/anaphora: institution account
acolyte(s), 2788, 2794, 2926, 3113
adiaphoron, 3905
Africa, 2607, 2626, 2783, 2860, 3043, 3973
alb, worn by deacon, 3092
Alexandria, 2961, 2984, 3918–19, 3973
Alleluia
almsgiving and, 2571
exchanged by newly baptized, 3836
meaning of, 2567–68, 2665, 2698, 2702–5
as psalm response, 2987, 2997, 3832
as signal for prayer, 3967
sung by a reader, 2740
sung during Easter/Pentecost season, 2567, 2623, 2665, 2694, 2700, 2703–4
sung everywhere, 3954
sung on certain days, 2563–74
sung only on Easter, 3917
unity and, 2558
almsgiving, 2673, 2903–4 (114-A-3)
Alleluia and, 2571
baptism and, 2903–4
box for, 3656
deceased, benefitting the, 2556
fasting, related to, 2822, 2868–69, 2873, 2885, 2891. See also fasting/fasts
forgiveness of sins and, 2651, 2657, 2873, 2891, 2903–4, 2964
great merit in, 2864
Monica and, 2510
prayer and fasting, related to, 2813, 2866, 2869, 2871
See also poor: care for
altar(s), 3541
blessing/consecration of, 3043
crowned with beauty, 3567
deacons as, 3042
decoration of, 3513
to God alone, 2505–6
kissing, 3555
location of, 3651
relics of saints under, 2796–98
symbol of Christ, 2796
symbol of Christ’s tomb, 3551
symbol of God’s throne, 3551
as table, 3541, 3964. See also Eucharist: as meal/banquet
tomb, as a type of, 3441
veil/cloth, 3551, 3561, 3652
See also Eucharist: as sacrifice
Alypius of Thegaste (d. ca. 430?), 2498–2500 (97)
ambo. See pulpit/ambo
Ambrose of Milan (d. 397), 2511, 2515, 2607, 2765, 2768–73, 3224, 3516–17, 3521–31, 3897, 3923–24
Amen, 2521, 2558, 3447
anamnesis. See Eucharistic Prayer/anaphora: anamnesis (memorial)
anaphora. See Eucharistic Prayer/anaphora
“And with your spirit,” 3449–51, 3461, 3684
angel(s)
baptism, present at, 2753
baptism, rejoicing at, 3947
deacons as, 3551
deceased rejoicing in company of, 2770
Divine Office’s number of psalms, determining, 2983–84, 2988
Easter season, present during, 3980
in harmony with us when sins are remitted, 2554
Paschal Vigil, celebrating, 2757–58, 2760
praise of God and, 2700
readers numbered among, 3040
sacrifice, assisting at, 3569
singing in alternation with the Trinity, 3247
Angers, Synod of (453). See councils/synods: Angers (453)
Anicetus, Pope (ca. 154–ca. 166), 3230
anointed ones, 2507
anointing
postbaptismal. See baptism/initiation, liturgy of: anointing(s), postbaptismal
prebaptismal. See baptism/initiation, liturgy of: anointing(s), prebaptismal
of self, 2583
See also chrism/myron; oil: blessing of
Antioch, 3894–95
antiphonal psalmody. See psalms/psalmody: singing, methods of
antiphons, 2767
Apocalypse of Peter, 3922
Apollinaris, Sidonius. See Sidonius Apollinaris
Apophthegmata Patrum (4th–5th centuries), 3981–84 (147)
Aquarians. See water: replacing wine
Aquileia, 2764
Arabia, 3915
Arcadius, 3978
archdeacon(s), 3112–13, 3116, 3919, 3973
architecture, church. See church(es): architecture of
Arian(s), 2511, 2740, 2741, 2766, 3145, 3224, 3246, 3926
Arius, 3918, 3979
Arles II, Synod of (between 442 and 506). See councils/synods: Arles II (between 442 and 506)
Arnobius “the Younger” (5th century), 2736–37 (100)
Ascension, feast of, 2609
observed throughout whole world, 2711
assembly
absenting oneself from, 2656, 3082
admittance to, those allowed, 3754
by Arians, 3246, 3926
arriving late, 3755–58
bad Christians present within, 2689
church, held outside a, 3927
clergy and laity, place for, 3531–32
Eucharist and, 3454
on feast of Saint Lawrence, 2720
at home rather than in a church, 3219
as house of God, 2729
improper behavior in, 2699
members of, uneducated, 2807
members showing enmity toward one another, 3151
place for prayer, 2674
reduced size of, 2656
return to, 2801
on Saturday, 3246
on Sunday, 3246, 3991
unity in. See unity: faithful, of the
Athanasius (ca. 296–373), 2517, 3217–18
Augustine of Hippo (354–430), 2501–2734 (98), 2735
Balai (d. ca. 460), 3541 (140)
baptism/initiation, 2519–20 (98-F), 2524–38 (98-I), 2901 (114-A-1)
Africa or Mauretania, of those coming from, 2860
baptism cannot be determined, of those whose, 2858
bathing in water before, 3794
of children. See children/infants: baptism of
Christ and, 2545, 2589, 2710, 2893, 2901, 2903, 3046
day(s) for celebrating, 2762, 2830–32, 2862, 3180, 3238, 3781–82, 3789, 3792. See also Pasch/Easter: baptism during
of the dying, 2862, 2929
fasting before, 2691, 3796. See also fasting/fasts
heretics conferring, 2520, 2595, 2602, 2708, 2845–47
of heretics, 3052, 3061
by John the Baptist. See baptism (of Jesus) by John
martyrdom and, 2648, 2962, 3064, 3789
no memory of having been baptized, of those having, 2859
menstruating women and, 3795
minister(s) of, 2520, 2523, 2542, 2714, 2957, 3614, 3812, 3900, 3930
necessity of, 2528, 2716, 3064
New Testament and, 2752
Old Testament types, 2522
only one, 3061
outside the Church, by those, 2520, 3061
postponing, 2508–9
the power of speech, of those who have lost, 3127–28
repeated, not, 2523, 2595, 2602, 2708, 2844–47, 3052, 3251–52, 3900
sinning after, 3244
sponsors/godparents, 2533, 2631, 2634, 3061, 3386, 3617
See also Holy Spirit: baptism and; water, baptismal
baptism/initiation, effects of, 2752, 2874
death/life, 2635, 2707, 2831, 3624
as enlightenment/illumination, 2531–32, 3976
forgiveness of (washing away/cleansing) sin, 2508, 2524–27, 2545, 2595, 2678, 2707, 2752–53, 2891, 2962, 3046, 3053, 3064, 3182, 3943, 3947, 3990. See also sin, forgiveness of
rebirth, 2508, 2524, 2536, 2553, 2591, 2678, 2694, 2751, 2816, 2818, 2862, 2877, 2882–83, 2893, 2960, 3046, 3049, 3383–84, 3414–15, 3947
as sacrament, 2609, 3382
as seal, 3410
strengthening, 3053, 3060–61
unity, 2709–10
baptism/initiation, liturgy of
anointing, 2676–77, 2754, 3049
anointing(s), postbaptismal (confirmation/chrismation), 2539, 2541, 2726, 2786, 3060, 3121–22, 3124, 3172, 3424, 3815–16, 3819, 3944. See also chrism/myron; Holy Spirit: baptism and
anointing(s), prebaptismal, 2548, 2958, 3410, 3416, 3504, 3618–22, 3809–10
Christ, putting on, 2706
cross, signing with, 3424, 3612. See also signing with the cross
the devil, renunciation of, 2533, 2753, 2893, 3398–3408, 3609–11, 3810
elect (competentes), 2680, 2694
Eucharist and, 2690–91, 2893, 3064, 3427–30, 3629–30
exorcisms, 2533, 2553, 2593, 2691, 2819, 3388–91, 3394–97, 3792–93, 3797–3800, 3810. See also oil: blessing of
exsufflation/insufflation, 2553, 2593, 2819
facing east, 3811. See also orientation for prayer
facing west, 3810. See also orientation for prayer
formulas, 2545, 2549, 2609, 2690, 2714, 2781, 3061, 3064, 3145, 3381, 3419–22, 3814, 3900
immersion/going down into/coming out of water, 2831, 3064, 3418, 3628, 3808, 3900, 3929
inscription of names, 2574, 2646, 2666, 3080, 3385, 3387, 3394, 3611, 3618. See also elect (competentes)
jewelry, rings, etc., removal of, 3808
kiss of peace, 3819. See also kiss of peace
milk and honey, 3929
mystagogical catecheses. See mystagogical catechesis
nakedness of the baptized, 3614
the Our Father, receiving/reciting back, 2659, 2693, 3394
profession/handing over of the creed, 2592–95 (98-T), 2661, 2678–79, 2692, 2753, 2764, 2893, 3064, 3392, 3394, 3540, 3626–27, 3814
scrutinies, 2958
sequence in which people are baptized, 3804
white garment/linen cloth, 2688, 2754, 2917, 3250, 3411, 3423, 3628, 3836, 3943, 3978
See also baptismal font/pool/shell; bishop(s)/hierarch(s): baptism and; catechumenate, length of; catechumens; feet, washing of; hand(s), imposition/laying on of; Holy Spirit: baptism and; oil: blessing of; signing with the cross; water, baptismal
baptism (of Jesus) by John, 2901
feast of, 2961
baptismal font/pool/shell, 2678, 2960, 3046
baptismal oil. See chrism/myron; oil
baptistery
catechumens forbidden to enter, 3134
dimensions of, 3648
veil, 3653
baptized, newly, 3946–47
the Alleluia, exchanging, 3836
Easter Vigil, remaining in church after the, 3851
exhortation to, 2706
obligations of, 3081
Bardesanes (154–222), 3518, 3893
basilica, architecture of. See church(es): architecture of
belief, law of, 3047
bells, 3539
bema, 2587
Bethlehem, 3017
bishop(s)/hierarch(s)
admittance to liturgy and, 3074
baptism and, 3251, 3392
Church, higher place in, 3070
church, location in, 3678
Communion, first to receive, 3486
conditions for being considered as, 2848
consecration of church and, 3178
consecration of virgins and, 3043
Daily Office, role at, 3671, 3705–21 passim
deaconesses and, 3678
deacons and. See deacon(s): bishop(s) and
dismissals from liturgy and, 3675
doorkeeper(s) and, 3116
episcopal ordinations, assisting at, 3664–67
exorcist(s) and, 3114
fasting and, 3672–74
gathering with the elect on Holy Saturday, 3797
giving the peace, 3670
hands, imposition of and, 3679
instructing the people, 3918
leading the psalm-singers, 3968
minister of ordination, 3072
ministry of, 3044, 3071, 3157
number of in one area, 3915
ordain a penitent, not to, 3106
ordaining for money, 3378
ordaining unlawfully, 3107
ordaining within his own district, 3154
ordination of, 2826–27, 2848, 3109, 3663–70, 3974
penitents and, 3901
presbyters and, 3070, 3678, 3973
qualities of, 2669, 3671, 3674, 3734, 3736, 3973
reader(s) and, 3115, 3678
rising for gospel, 3919
selection of, 2848, 3663–64, 3897, 3973
seven orders in the Church, one of, 3044
sick, care for the, 3860
subdeacons and, 3678
successors of the apostles, 3973
teaching the people, 3676, 3720–21
traveling to distant places, 3930
use of the word, 2669
virgins and, 3850
visiting from another church, 3089
widows and, 3663, 3678
See also chrism/myron: preparation by bishop; clerics; hand(s), imposition/laying on of
bishop’s chair/cathedra, 3650–51, 3658
Bonosians, 3145
book of the Gospels. See gospel book
bowing, 3581
bread
breaking of. See Communion rite: fraction/breaking of bread
Christ as daily, 2502–3, 2815
Britain, 3973
burial
Alleluia at, 3962
of Ambrose, 2772–73
of catechumens, 2667
of Fabiola, 3962
hymns/no hymns during, 2643, 2738
of Hypatius, 3377
of a nun, 3209
of Paula, 3968
of Paulinus of Nola, 3167
procession, 2773, 3167, 3209, 3377
psalmody during, 3377, 3962
Callicinius (after 426), 3373–77 (136)
candles, 3051, 3113, 3938
canonical readings. See Word, Liturgy of: canonical readings
cantor(s)/singer(s), 3533
appointment of, 3117
Claudianus, 3050
Donatus as a good, 3203
monastic practice and, 2987
teaching others, 3050
Cappadocia, 3036
capsa, 3132
Carthage, 2581, 2652, 2743
Carthage V, Synod of (401). See councils/synods: Carthage V (401)
Carthage VI, Synod of (407). See councils/synods: Carthage VI (407)
Carthage, Synod of (411). See councils/synods: Carthage (411)
Cassian, John. See John Cassian
casulae, 2653
catechumenate, length of, 3781
catechumens
baptism of, 3781
baptistery, not to enter, 3134
burial of, 2667
“conceived yet not born,” 2663
dismissal of, 3074, 3783, 3845, 3856
eulogia, not to receive, 3837
faithful, numbered among the, 2548
fasting before baptism, 3080
gifts for Eucharist not accepted, 3680
hearers, 3133
imposing hands upon, 2535, 3791. See also hand(s), imposition/laying on of
Pasch (Eucharist), not to celebrate the, 2535, 2551
place for, 3649, 3784–85
prayer by, 2535, 3946
prayer for, 3047
preparation of, 2544, 2664, 3776–3801, 3943
Sunday and, 3180
See also elect (competentes); secret, discipline of; signing with the cross
cathedra. See bishop’s chair/cathedra
Celestine I, Pope (422–32), 2808–11 (111)
cemeteries
burial place provided by the Church, 3864
churches in, 2788
See also burial
Chalcedon, Council of (451). See councils/synods: Chalcedon (451)
chalice. See cup
chant. See singing
children/infants
baptism of, 2524–28, 2530–34, 2549, 2553, 2591, 2593, 2631–35, 2671, 2694, 2715–17, 2726, 2742, 2746, 2749, 2751, 2771, 2793, 2810, 2861, 3061, 3807, 3976–77, 3996
community and, 2631–33
deportment of during Easter Vigil, 3843
enrolled among Church’s ministers, 2794
singing psalms, 3832, 3861
See also Communion: to children
choir(s), 2805
of psalm-singers, 3968
unity of voices in, 2570, 3942
of young and old, 3962
chrism/myron, 2552, 2754, 2958, 3049
anointing of sick and, 2791
blessing of, 3123. See also oil: blessing of
Christ and, 2677
obtained from a presbyter’s own bishop, 3108, 3138, 3172
preparation by bishop, 2791, 3043, 3124, 3172
reconciliation of heretics and, 3052, 3123, 3145, 3148
sacrament of the Holy Spirit, 2691
See also baptism/initiation, liturgy of: anointing(s), postbaptismal
Christ. See Jesus Christ
Christian, name of, 2669, 2717
Christian prayer. See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east; Office, Daily (cathedral)—west; Office, Daily (monastic)—east; Office, Daily (monastic)—west; Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of)
Christians, “made, not born,” 3965
Christmas. See Nativity of the Lord
Chromatius of Aquileia (d. 407), 2752–63 (104)
Chrysostom, John. See John Chrysostom
church(es)
architecture of, 2796–2803, 3647–62
decoration within, 3511–12, 3958, 3960
dedication/consecration of, 2729, 2798, 2925, 3043, 3178, 3513, 3980
house of God, 3947
invasion of, 2740–41, 2766
keys of, 3116
Mary, named after, 3992
monks, used by, 3207
orientation of, 2801, 3239
place of assembly, 2645
place within for the emperor, 3924
restoration of, 3511–12, 3890
Saint Justus, in honor of, 3051
See also oratory; prayer(s): places for
Church
formed by blood and water from side of Christ, 2682
members of Christ’s body as, 2648
church, location of men in, 3651
church practice, diversity in, 2607, 3204–44, 3922. See also unity
cincture, 2808
circus, not to be held, 3250
Claudianus, Epitaph of, 3050
clerics
not allowed to become, those, 2644, 3088
Daily Office and, 3163, 3173
daily sacrifice, not attending, 3169
fasting and, 3101
ministry, refusing to carry out, 3155
night vigils, attendance at, 3083, 3211
penance, admitted/not admitted to, 3126, 3150
wives, refraining from, 2850
collection for poor. See almsgiving
Communion
bad Christians receiving, 2689
to children, 2833
not consuming what is received, 3171
as “daily bread,” 2658
to the dying/Viaticum, 2770, 2779–80, 2844, 2959, 3125, 3149
fasting before, 2616–17, 3853, 3855, 3876
the “holy may approach.” See Communion rite: invitation to receive
married persons and, 3955–56
monks receiving on Saturday and Sunday, 3892
pagans, those who lived with, and were baptized as children, 2861
Paschal Vigil and, 3181, 3947
prayer after, 3491
preparation for receiving, 2654, 3062, 3215, 3492, 3824–25
receive, those not to, 2734, 3695
receiving in the hand, 3598–3600, 3991
reverence toward. See Eucharist: reverence toward
to the sick, 3857
union with Christ, 2658, 3485
unity of hearts, 2693, 3485
water or bread afterwards, taking, 3212
worthy/unworthy, reception of, 2612, 2693, 2978
See also Eucharist: frequency of reception/celebration
Communion rite
cup, misusing, 3823
cup, receiving from, 2691, 2721, 2775, 2933, 2935, 3698, 3823. See also wine, at Eucharist
disposal of what remains, 3883–88
formulas, 2712, 2900, 3488–90, 3585–87, 3593–94, 3599, 3697–98, 3822, 3963
fraction/breaking of bread, 3474–80, 3584, 3640
hymns during, 2596
invitation to receive, 3482–84, 3684
minister of, 2721
order of receiving, 3486–88, 3595, 3696
Our Father during, 2693, 3588
prayer(s) after, 3699–3710
union of bread and wine, 3475–76
women receiving, 3695
See also eulogia; kiss of peace
conciliabula, 3104
concluding rites. See Mass/Divine Liturgy: rites, concluding
confession, meanings of, 2565, 2662
confessors, not ordained, 3762
Confirmation. See baptism/initiation, liturgy of: anointing(s), postbaptismal
Constantine, 3214–16, 3232, 3889–91
letter of, 3507–12
Constantinople, 3902, 3919–21, 3926
Cornelius, 2709, 3010, 3221–22
councils/synods
Angers (453), 3152–57 (126-E)
Arles II (between 442 and 506), 3139–51 (126-D)
Carthage V (401), 2746–47 (102-A)
Carthage VI (407), 2748 (102-B)
Carthage (411), 2652
Chalcedon (451), 3378–79 (137)
Irish Synod I (between 450 and 456), 3173–79 (129-A)
Irish Synod II (after 456), 3180–82 (129-B)
Milevis (416), 2749–50 (102-C)
Nicaea I (325), 2959, 3141, 3245, 3581, 3895
Orange I (441), 3123–36 (126-B)
Riez (439), 3121–22 (126-A)
Rome (ca. 400?), 2957–58 (116-A)
Rome (488), 2959 (116-B)
Toledo I (400?), 3168–72 (128-A)
Tours I (461), 3158–59 (126-F)
Tyre (335), 3513
Vaison (442), 3137–38 (126-C)
Vannes (between 461 and 491), 3160–64 (126-G)
creed/profession of faith
Divine Liturgy, during the, 3552
handing over. See baptism/initiation, liturgy of: profession/handing over of the creed
cross
church’s narthex, above, 2800
Constantine and, 3891
relic of true, 2796–99
signing with. See signing with the cross
cup
received by subdeacon, 3112
receiving Communion from. See Communion rite: cup, receiving from
Cyprian of Carthage (b. between 200 and 210; d. 258), 2519, 2538, 2723, 3203
Cyril of Alexandria (d. 444), 3985–93 (148)
dancing, 2723–24, 2728, 3162, 3539
Day of the Lord. See Sunday/Lord’s Day: names for
Day of the Sun. See Sunday/Lord’s Day: names for
daybreak, prayer at. See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east: Morning Prayer (Matins); Office, Daily (cathedral)—west: Morning Prayer (Matins); Office, Daily (monastic)—east: Morning Prayer (Matins); Office, Daily (monastic)—west: Morning Prayer (Matins); Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): Morning Prayer
De septem ordinibus ecclesiae, 3038–46 (119)
deaconess(es)
appointment of, 3379
bishop and, 3678
Communion to pregnant women, bringing, 3859
location of in church, 3661
marry, not to, 3379
ordained, not to be, 3136, 3957
deacon(s)
as altars of Christ, 3042
baptizing by, 3828
bishop(s) and, 3090, 3678, 3746, 3749, 3973
chrism and, 3172
Communion, distributing, 2928, 3042, 3091, 3144, 3827, 3857
continence and, 3158
exhorter of the people, 3881
Gospel, reading, 3720, 3919
liturgical fans and. See fan(s), liturgical
location of in church, 3660, 3662
meal prayer and, 3974
ministry of, 3746–47
monks and, 3882
number of, 3748, 3916
observing their proper limits, 2927
ordination of, 2826–27, 2930, 3111, 3156, 3760–61
penance, not admitted to, 2849
preaching and, 3093
presbyters and, 2926, 3042, 3090, 3152, 3880, 3973
presbyters, not to give Communion to, 3042, 3826, 3858
presbyters, not to sit with, 2928, 3144, 3973
psalmody and, 3042
qualities of, 3753
role, 2626
role at baptism/initiation, 2957, 3124, 3809, 3813
role at Mass/Divine Liturgy, 3436–37, 3439–41, 3444–45, 3452, 3456–57, 3481–82, 3551, 3553, 3555, 3558, 3560, 3585, 3603, 3631, 3747, 3749–52, 3754–59, 3821, 3826, 3843
role at Morning Prayer, 3706, 3720.
role during the lucernarium, 3831
selection of, 3745
seven orders in Church, one of, 3042
sick and, 3737
time spent as, 2794
unity, calling to, 3205
vesture of, 3092, 3438
virgins, assisting, 3850
See also clerics
deceased
the bodies of, those who care for, 3098, 3863
burial of. See burial
catechumens, 2667
Eucharist offered for, 2515, 2643, 2735, 3079
funeral garment provided for, 3865
praying for, 2668, 2670, 2713, 2735, 3559
devil, renunciation of the. See baptism/initiation, liturgy of: the devil, renunciation of
diaconicon, 3647, 3656
Dionysius the Great of Alexandria (d. ca. 264), 3973
direct psalmody. See psalms/psalmody: singing, methods of
dismissals, of those not receiving Communion, 3545–49. See also catechumens: dismissal of; penitent(s): dismissal of; Word, Liturgy of: dismissals from
Donatist(s), 2519–20, 2523, 2715, 3253
Donatus, 2714, 3203
doorkeeper(s)
appointment of, 3116
function of, 3039, 3960
penance, those who have done, 3168
seven orders in Church, one of, 3039
dying
Augustine when, 2735
reconciliation of. See reconciliation: dying, of the
See also Communion: to the dying/Viaticum
at baptism, 3811
during prayer. See orientation for prayer
Easter. See Pasch/Easter
Easter season. See paschal season
Easter vigil. See Pasch/Easter: vigil
Easter week
newly baptized and, 2624
washing of feet during, 2625
Ebionites, 3538
Egypt, 2961, 2981–83, 3920
Egyptians, 2678, 3022, 3910
eighth day of the week. See Sunday/Lord’s Day: names for
elect (competentes), 2694
bringing loaf of bread, 3803
gathering with bishop on Holy Saturday, 3797
Elizabeth, 3198, 3200
Ember Days, 2870–71, 2872
fasting on, 2866–73, 2900
ordinations on, 2930
Encratites, 3537
energumens
catechumens who are, 3180
clerics, not to become, 3131
Communion and, 3129
consignation of, 2789
exorcists, hands laid upon by, 3094, 3114
exorcists to supply food for, 3096
sweeping church, 3095
Ephraem the Syrian (ca. 306–73), 3518, 3893
epiclesis. See Eucharistic Prayer/anaphora: epiclesis/invocation of the Holy Spirit
Epiphanius of Salamis (ca. 315–403), 3982
Epiphany, 2743–44, 2902 (114-A-2), 3945
baptism and, 2830, 3180
blessing of font on, 2743
Egypt, as celebrated in, 2961
Gaza, as celebrated in, 3975
mystagogia on, 3724
observing, day and month for, 2733
prayer of widows on, 3770
veiling of virgins on, 2931
episcopal ordination. See bishop(s)/hierarch(s): ordination of
Eucharist
assembly and, 3454
bread, living, 2528
“broken bread scattered/gathered,” 2691
celebrated for a particular person, 2515
defiled by Arians, 2741
forgiveness of sins and, 3494–95, 3565, 3641, 3645
frequency of reception/celebration, 2502, 2547, 2610, 2612, 2774, 2978, 3003, 3062, 3674, 3961. See also Mass/Divine Liturgy: frequency of celebration
“many grains,” 2712, 2775
as meal/banquet, 2528, 2547, 2550, 2666, 2803, 2900, 2918, 2935, 3541. See also altar(s): as table
minister(s) of, 3043, 3056, 3089, 3179, 3551, 3695
offered for the deceased, 2515, 2556, 2573, 2578, 3137
offered for the living, 3165
offered in private homes, 3993
Real Presence, 2635, 2666, 2691, 2712, 2774, 2900, 2936, 3055–58, 3431–33, 3487, 3534–36, 3551, 3645, 3971, 3987, 3991
reconciliation before receiving, 3546
reservation of, 2803, 3857–59
reverence toward, 3054, 3970
as sacrament, 2609
as sacrifice, 2556, 2575–77, 2640, 2693, 2774, 2811, 3055, 3121, 3373, 3435–36, 3457, 3502, 3505, 3565, 3577, 3928, 3939, 3975
salvation, necessary for, 2528
as thanksgiving/praise, 3464–67, 3685
unity and, 3453, 3985, 3989
Eucharist, Liturgy of
bringing/presenting/distributing/praying over gifts, 2510, 2745, 2785, 3087, 3100, 3439–43, 3531, 3550, 3631, 3803, 3821
hymns/prayers before Eucharistic Prayer, 2596, 3683
mixed cup. See wine, at Eucharist: mixed with water
preparation for. See Communion: preparation for receiving
preparatory prayers, 3444–47
See also Communion rite; Eucharist; Eucharistic Prayer/anaphora; hands, washing of
Eucharistic Prayer/anaphora, 2540, 2693, 3461–73, 3684–93
anamnesis (memorial), 3383–84, 3578, 3689, 3991
epiclesis/invocation of the Holy Spirit, 2934, 3432–33, 3470–72, 3578–80, 3638–39, 3691–92, 3964
initial dialogue, 2692, 3461–63, 3684
institution account, 3301, 3335, 3573
intercessions/supplications/reading of names/commemorations, 2668, 2670, 2785, 3473, 3576
offering, 3689–90
people’s participation, 3560, 3574, 3634, 3636, 3642–43
preface, 2749–50
See also Holy, holy, holy/Trisagion
eulogia, 3837, 3845
Eunomius, 3900
Eusebius Pamphilus of Caesarea (ca. 260–ca. 340), 3232, 3510, 3907
Eustathius, 2834, 3219, 3533, 3894
Evening Prayer. See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east: Evening Prayer (lucernarium; Vespers); Office, Daily (cathedral)—west: Evening Prayer (lucernarium; Vespers); Office, Daily (monastic)—east: Evening Prayer (lucernarium; Vespers); Office, Daily (monastic)—west: Evening Prayer (lucernarium; Vespers); Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): Evening Prayer (lucernarium)
exomologesis. See penance/reconciliation
exorcisms. See baptism/initiation, liturgy of: exorcisms
exorcist(s), 3388
adults as, 2794
appointment as, 3114
energumens and, 3094
energumens, supplying food to, 3096
place for in church, 3649
exsufflation. See baptism/initiation, liturgy of: exsufflation/insufflation
faith, profession of. See creed/profession of faith
faithful
Daily Offices, presence at, 3706–20 passim
sacraments of the, 2551
See also laity
fan(s), liturgical, 3441, 3551, 3567
fasting/fasts, 2673, 2907–9
almsgiving and, 2813, 2822, 2866, 2868–69, 2871, 2873, 2885, 2891
baptism, before, 2691, 3943. See also baptism/initiation: fasting before
bishop(s)/hierarch(s) and. See bishop(s)/hierarch(s): fasting and
catechumens and, 3946
clergy and, 3101
Communion, before. See Communion: fasting before
December, during, 2866–67, 2869
Easter (Pentecost) season, during/not during the, 2974–77, 3045, 3768, 3935
on Ember Days. See Ember Days: fasting on
feast of Saint Felix, before, 2804
on Fridays, 2787, 2898, 3248
on Good Friday, 2606
Holy Week, during, 2613
in Milan, 2607
in monasteries/convents, 3935
Montanists and, 3953
neglecting, 3219
ordinations, before, 2827
Pasch, before the (i.e., during Lent), 2546, 2564, 2623, 2665, 2812, 2817–22, 2882–85, 2888, 2890, 2905–6, 2910, 2920–22, 3235, 3932, 3946, 3953
penance, as sign of, 2651
Pentecost, after, 2899
poor, to benefit, 2909. See also poor: care for
prayer and almsgiving, related to, 2813, 2869
in Rome, 3243
Saturdays, on/not on, 2604, 2606–7, 2610–11, 2630, 2787, 3030–33, 3243, 3961
sick and, 2884
sin, from, 2907, 2909
Sundays, on/not on, 2605, 3033, 3045, 3102, 3219
Thursdays, on/not on, 2613
variation in manner of, 3236
Wednesdays, on/not on, 2898, 3248
widows and, 3768
See also Communion: fasting before
Faustus of Riez (d. ca. 490), 3052–60 (123)
feast(s), attending assembly on, 3082
feet, washing of, 2625
fermentum, 2788
first fruits
blessing of, 3839–41
prayer for those who give, 3840
font/pool, baptismal. See baptismal font/pool/shell
fraction (breaking of bread). See Communion rite: fraction/breaking of bread
frequency of Communion. See Eucharist: frequency of reception/celebration
Fridays, fasting on. See fasting/fasts: on Fridays
funerals. See burial
Gaudentius of Brescia (4th–5th centuries), 2774–75 (107)
Gaul, 2783, 3017, 3973
Gelasius, Pope (492–96), 2925–56 (115), 3069
general intercessions. See Word, Liturgy of: petitions
Gennadius of Marseilles (d. ca. 492–505), 3061–69 (124)
genuflecting. See kneeling/prostrating/genuflecting
Gervasius, 2512, 2582
gifts, bringing/presenting of. See Eucharist, Liturgy of: bringing/presenting/distributing/praying over gifts
godparents. See baptism/initiation: sponsors/godparents
Goliath, 3196
Good Friday, 2893–96
fasting on. See fasting/fasts: on Good Friday
observance of, 3842, 3932
as observed in Alexandria, 3237
passion being read on, 2681
gospel book, 3992. See also lectionary
grave diggers, an ecclesiastical order, 3038
“Great Week.” See Holy Week
Habakkuk, 3200
hand(s), imposition/laying on of, 2862, 3544
baptism, after, 2726, 2847, 3059, 3064, 3817–19, 3929–30
catechumens, upon, 3720, 3787–88, 3791, 3856. See also catechumens: imposing hands upon
confessors, not upon, 3762
diaconal ordinations, during, 3111, 3760–61
energumens, upon, 2789, 3094, 3114
episcopal ordinations, during, 3109, 3665–67
at marriage, 2806
offerings, upon, 3679
penitents, upon, 2697, 3928
prayers accompanying, approval needed for, 2748, 2750
presbyteral ordination, during, 3110, 3727–28
reconciliation, during, 2844, 3125, 3145
reconciliation of heretics, during, 2776
sick, upon, 3376
hands, upraised, 2730, 3931
hands, washing of, 3455, 3665
hearers, 2959, 3549. See also catechumens: hearers
heathens. See pagans
admittance to liturgy, 3074
gathering places of, 3104
noncanonical readings used by, 2628
objections to singing by, 3187
no prayer or psalmody with, 3105
reconciliation of, 2776, 2959, 3123, 3145, 3148
See also baptism/initiation: of heretics
Hippo, 2583
Hippo, Epitaph from, 2751 (103)
Hippolytus, Pseudo. See Pseudo-Hippolytus
Holy, holy, holy/Trisagion, 3466, 3469, 3570
Holy Saturday, 3842. See also Pasch/Easter: vigil
Holy Spirit, 3268–3353 passim
anointing and. See baptism/initiation, liturgy of: anointing(s), postbaptismal
apostles, descended upon, 3005–6
baptism and, 2539, 2631, 2691–92, 2709–10, 2786, 2816, 2847, 2874, 2896, 2905, 3053, 3060, 3064, 3427–28, 3504, 3818, 3930, 3964. See also baptism/initiation, liturgy of: anointing(s), postbaptismal
coming of, 2692
Ember Days and, 2872
enlightenment and, 3260
Eucharist and, 2540. See also Eucharistic Prayer/anaphora: epiclesis/invocation of the Holy Spirit
Paschal Vigil and, 2758
Pentecost and, 2897–98
priests, present in, 3578
reconciliation of heretics and, 2845
sending of, 2701
Holy Thursday
bathing on, 2613, 2618
eucharistic celebrations on, 2613–15, 3167, 3830
fasting on, 2613–15, 2617
Paulinus of Nola and, 3167
Holy Week, concluded at midnight, 3833
Homoousians, 3225, 3246
Honoratus, 2770
hospitium, 3662
Hours. See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east; Office, Daily (cathedral)—west; Office, Daily (monastic)—east; Office, Daily (monastic)—west; Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of)
Hydroparastatae, 3537
hymnal, 3066
hymns
Ambrosian, 3069
Apollinaris, composed by, 3899
Arians and, 3246
Christian lyrics substituted, 3518
Communion, during distribution of, 2596
as “daily bread,” 2658
disagreement regarding singing of, 3895
Ephrem, composed by, 3893
at Epiphany, 2744
Eucharistic Prayer, before, 2596
Eustathius, sung by followers of, 3894
at evening, 2582
Melitians and, 3539
in Milan, 2767
monastic use of, 2561
morning, 3163
night, during the, 2744, 2807
nocturnal, 3246
praise of God, 2559, 2562, 2569
singing of, 3249, 3891
sung in harmony, 3533
used throughout whole world, 2561
usefulness of, 3185–3206
Ignatius of Antioch (ca. 35–ca. 107), 3247
imposition of hands. See hand(s), imposition/laying on of
incensation, during liturgy, 3567
infants, baptism of. See children/infants: baptism of
Innocent I, Pope (402–17), 2776–93 (108)
institution account. See Eucharistic Prayer/anaphora: institution account
intercessions. See Eucharistic Prayer/anaphora: intercessions/supplications/reading of names/commemorations
invocation of Holy Spirit. See Eucharistic Prayer/anaphora: epiclesis/invocation of the Holy Spirit
Irenaeus of Lyons (ca. 130–ca. 200), 3229
Irish Synod I (between 450 and 456). See councils/synods: Irish Synod I (between 450 and 456)
Irish Synod II (after 456). See councils/synods: Irish Synod II (after 456)
Isidore of Pelusium (d. ca. 440), 3994–97 (149)
Israel, 3257, 3265, 3298, 3300
Italy, 2783, 3043
January, calends of, 2918–19 (114-A-10)
January 1st, 2672–77 (98-X-16)
Jerome (ca. 345–420), 3928–74 (145)
Jerusalem, 2752, 3039, 3044
Jesus Christ
altar as symbol of, 2796
baptism and, 2545, 2589, 2710, 2893, 2901, 2903, 3046
baptism by John, 2901
chrism and, 2677
Communion effecting union with, 3258, 3485
as “daily bread,” 2502, 2815
penance and, 2836
prayer and, 2675, 3514
putting on, 2706
Jews
liturgy, admittance to, 3074
Paschal Vigil and, 2760
unleavened bread, eating, 3319
John the Baptist, 3198
John Cassian (ca. 360–between 430 and 435), 2961–3037 (118)
John Chrysostom (ca. 347–407), 3246, 3926–27
Jordan River, 2901–2, 2922
kiss of peace
at baptism. See baptism/initiation, liturgy of: kiss of peace
catechumens exchanging, 3786
eucharistic liturgy, during, 2693, 2784, 3448–53, 3503, 3556–58, 3592, 3681, 3995
Paulinus of Nola and, 3166
See also bishop(s)/hierarch(s): giving the peace
kneeling/prostrating/genuflecting
forbidden during Pentecost, 3834
penitents and, 3099
times, at appropriate, 3877
times when permitted, 3832
labor
forbidden on Sunday. See Sunday/Lord’s Day: no/less labor on
not forbidden on Holy Saturday, 3844
laity
deacons and, 2927
functions forbidden to, 3085
See also faithful
lamps, 3567, 3651
lighting of. See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east: Evening Prayer (lucernarium; Vespers); Office, Daily (cathedral)—west: Evening Prayer (lucernarium; Vespers); Office, Daily (monastic)—east: Evening Prayer (lucernarium; Vespers); Office, Daily (monastic)—west: Evening Prayer (lucernarium; Vespers); Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): Evening Prayer (lucernarium)
lapsed, penance/reconciliation, 2959, 3141–42, 3221–22
Lateran Baptistery, inscription in, 2960 (117)
latria, 2506
Lawrence, deacon and martyr, 2719–22
laying on of hands. See hand(s), imposition/laying on of
lectionary, 3068, 3115. See also gospel book
lectors. See reader(s)/lector(s)
Lent (Quadragesima), 2881–92, 2905–6 (114-A-4), 2913–15 (114-A-7), 2920–22 (114-A-11)
church tradition, commended by, 2624
date when it begins, 2961
fasting during. See fasting/fasts: Pasch, before the
feasts during, major, 2886
forty-two days, 2921
length of, 3920
looking forward to, 2504
Montanists and, 3953
ordinations during, 2930
prayer during, 2905, 3801
priest not to go to a bath during, 2613
reading of synodal minutes during, 2652
scriptural types, 2818–21, 2906, 2913–15, 2920–22
tasks of the people during, 3801
tribulation and, present, 2567, 2702
washing of feet during, 2625
Leo I, Pope (440–61), 2823–2900 (113)
Leontius, 3895
levite(s). See deacon(s)
Lex supplicandi, lex credendi, 3047
Libya, 3920
Liturgy of the Eucharist. See Eucharist, Liturgy of
Liturgy of the Hours. See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east; Office, Daily (cathedral)—west; Office, Daily (monastic)—east; Office, Daily (monastic)—west; Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of)
Liturgy of the Word. See Word, Liturgy of
Lord’s Day. See Sunday/Lord’s Day: names for
Lord’s Prayer. See Our Father
lucernarium, lighting of lamps, 3831–32. See also Office, Daily (cathedral)—east: Evening Prayer (lucernarium; Vespers); Office, Daily (cathedral)—west: Evening Prayer (lucernarium; Vespers); Office, Daily (monastic)—east: Evening Prayer (lucernarium; Vespers); Office, Daily (monastic)—west: Evening Prayer (lucernarium; Vespers); Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): Evening Prayer (lucernarium)
Lupercalia, 2935
Macedonians, 3244
Magi, 2830
Manichaeans, 2605, 2628, 3961
manna, 2915
mantile, 3112
mantle, 2808
manutergium, 3112
Mark the Deacon (after 420), 3975–80 (146)
marriage/wedding
bishop and, 2806
clerics not to attend, 3162
couple spending first night as virgins, 3120
Eustathius, prohibited by, 3219
hands extended at, 2806
poem celebrating, 2805–6
presbyter and, 3120
sacraments, 2543
Marseilles, 3068
martyrdom, baptism and. See baptism/initiation: martyrdom and
martyrs
baptism and, 3789
baptism on feast of, 2862
commemoration of, 2722, 2728, 3932
dancing at shrines of, 2723, 2724
Eucharist offered in memory of, 2550
feasts of, 2722
hymns and psalms at commemoration of, 2723
imitating, 2727
praying/not praying for, 2668, 2713
Protasius and Gervasius, 2512
relics of, 2586, 3063, 3969
shrines to, 2723, 3063
tombs of, gathering at, 2723
veneration of, 2505–6, 2512, 2601, 2722, 2742, 2796–97, 3063, 3938, 3969
vigils in honor of, 3939
See also relics of the saints; saints
Mārūtā of Maipherqat (2nd half of 4th century), 3877–88 (143)
Mary, holding first place among all women, 3948
Mass/Divine Liturgy
dismissal from. See catechumens: dismissal of; penitent(s): dismissal of
frequency of celebration, 3169, 3210, 3237
place of celebration, 2739, 2765, 2801, 3213
repetition of on same day, 2828
rites, concluding, 3606–7
sequence to be followed, 3879
time of celebration, 3051
See also assembly; Eucharist, Liturgy of; Word, Liturgy of
Matins. See Office, Daily: (private/early beginnings of): Morning Prayer; Office, Daily (cathedral)—east: Morning Prayer (Matins); Office, Daily (cathedral)—west: Morning Prayer (Matins); Office, Daily (monastic)—east: Morning Prayer (Matins); Office, Daily (monastic)—west: Morning Prayer (Matins)
Maximus of Turin (ca. 380–between 409 and 428), 2901–24 (114)
meal(s)
angels present at, 3980
prayer at, 3035, 3208, 3892, 3974, 3980
psalms at, 3203
meal/banquet, Eucharist as. See Eucharist: as meal/banquet
mediana die, 2930
Melitians, 3539
memorial, prayer of. See Eucharistic Prayer/anaphora: anamnesis (memorial)
midnight, prayer at. See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east: nocturnal prayer (vigils); Office, Daily (cathedral)—west: nocturnal prayer (vigils); Office, Daily (monastic)—east: nocturnal prayer (vigils); Office, Daily (monastic)—west: nocturnal prayer (vigils); Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): nocturnal prayer (vigils)
Milan, 2511, 2607, 3897, 3923
Milevis, Synod of (416). See councils/synods: Milevis (416)
milk and honey. See baptism/initiation, liturgy of: milk and honey
mixed cup. See wine, at Eucharist: mixed with water
monasticism/monks/nuns
fasting. See fasting/fasts: in monasteries/convents
hours and, 3951–52
profession, 3054
See also Office, Daily (monastic)—east; Office, Daily (monastic)—west
monasticism, meal prayers, 3951–52
Monica, 2508, 2510, 2513, 2607, 2611
Montanists, 3913, 3915, 3920
Montanus, 2776
Morning Prayer. See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east: Morning Prayer (Matins); Office, Daily (cathedral)—west: Morning Prayer (Matins); Office, Daily (monastic)—east: Morning Prayer (Matins); Office, Daily (monastic)—west: Morning Prayer (Matins); Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): Morning Prayer
myron. See chrism/myron
mystagogical catechesis, 2694, 3722–24
names
place for commemorating, 3654
reading of, 3456, 3559. See also Eucharistic Prayer/anaphora: intercessions/supplications/reading of names/commemorations; Word, Liturgy of: petitions
Narsai of Nisibis (d. ca. 503), 3542–3645 (141)
Nativity of the Lord, 2874–80, 3945
circus not permitted on, 3250
Egypt, as celebrated in, 2961
pagan practices, 2875, 2878–80
neophytes, 2917, 3139
Nestorians, 3993
Nestorius, 3993
Nicaea I, Council of (325). See councils/synods: Nicaea I (325)
Nicetas of Remesiana (d. ca. 414), 3183–3206 (130)
night, prayer during. See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east: nocturnal prayer (vigils); Office, Daily (cathedral)—west: nocturnal prayer (vigils); Office, Daily (monastic)—east: nocturnal prayer (vigils); Office, Daily (monastic)—west: nocturnal prayer (vigils); Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): nocturnal prayer (vigils)
noncanonical readings. See Word, Liturgy of: noncanonical readings
None. See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east: prayer at ninth hour (None); Office, Daily (monastic)—east: prayer at ninth hour (None); Office, Daily (monastic)—west: prayer at ninth hour (None); Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): prayer at ninth hour
Novatian (d. 257/258), 2649, 2780, 3221–23, 3898
Novatianism, 2776
Novatians, 2781, 3220, 3225, 3240–41, 3244, 3898, 3901, 3905, 3908, 3915
Office, Daily (cathedral)—east
Evening Prayer (lucernarium; Vespers), 3240, 3925
Morning Prayer (Matins), 3248, 3705–21, 3925, 3966
nocturnal prayer (vigils), 3744, 3966
prayer at ninth hour (None), 3966
prayer at sixth hour (Sext), 3966
prayer at third hour (Terce), 3966
times for prayer, 3892, 3966, 3972
Office, Daily (cathedral)—west
Evening Prayer (lucernarium; Vespers), 2510, 2582, 2603, 2923–24, 3166, 3170, 3173, 3183, 3540
Morning Prayer (Matins), 2510, 2814, 3163, 3166, 3173, 3540
nocturnal prayer (vigils), 2511, 2767, 2804, 2807, 2867, 2898, 3083
times for prayer, 2957
Office, Daily (monastic)—east
arriving late for, 3024–25
Evening Prayer (lucernarium; Vespers), 2988, 3016, 3035, 3037, 3208, 3506, 3967, 3981, 3984
Morning Prayer (Matins), 3013, 3015–23, 3208, 3506, 3967, 3983–84
nocturnal prayer (vigils), 2988, 3026–29, 3208, 3967, 3984
prayer at ninth hour (None), 2983, 3002, 3004, 3009–10, 3016, 3207, 3967
prayer at sixth hour (Sext), 2983, 3002, 3004, 3007–8, 3016, 3967
prayer at third hour (Terce), 2983, 3002, 3004–6, 3016, 3967
times for prayer, 3003, 3018–20, 3375, 3982, 3984
Office, Daily (monastic)—west
Evening Prayer (lucernarium; Vespers), 2499
Morning Prayer (Matins), 2498
nocturnal prayer (vigils), 2500, 2979
prayer at ninth hour (None), 2499, 2980
prayer at sixth hour (Sext), 2499, 2980
prayer at third hour (Terce), 2499, 2980
Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of)
Evening Prayer (lucernarium), 3831, 3870, 3966
Morning Prayer, 3872
nocturnal prayer (vigils), 3871
prayer at cockcrow, 3866
prayer at ninth hour, 3869
prayer at sixth hour, 3868
prayer at third hour, 3867
oil
blessing of, 3620, 3702–3, 3809, 3931
symbolism/meaning of, 3622
See also chrism/myron
Orange I, Synod of (441). See councils/synods: Orange I (441)
oratory, 2598
orders
imposition of hands. See hand(s), imposition/laying on of
seven in Church, 3038–46 (119)
stages of, 2794, 2826
ordinations
approval by bishop, 2823
approval by copresbyters and people, 3072
of clergy only, 3043
day(s) for, 2826–27, 2930, 3664
by false bishops, 2848
fasting before, 2827
obtained by money, 3378
slaves and, 2823
twice, not conferred, 2520
See also bishop(s)/hierarch(s): ordination of; deacon(s), ordination of; presbyter(s)/priest(s): ordination of
Ordo Monasterii, 2498–2500 (97)
orientation for prayer, 2501, 2901. See also baptism/initiation, liturgy of: facing east; baptism/initiation, liturgy of: facing west
ostiarius(ii). See doorkeeper(s)
Our Father, 2502
forgiveness of sins and, 2579, 2654, 2657, 2678, 2972
prayed daily at altar, 2660
See also Communion rite: Our Father during; baptism/initiation, liturgy of: the Our Father, receiving/reciting back
pagans, 2763, 3074
Christians compared to, 2673
feasts of, 2918–19, 3889
rites of, 3889
Palestine, 3004, 3036, 3920
Palladius of Helenopolis (ca. 363/364–between 420 and 430), 3207–12 (131)
Paraclete. See Holy Spirit
Pasch/Easter, 2609, 2916 (114-A-8), 2917 (114-A-9)
baptism during, 2830–31, 2862, 2893, 2912, 2929, 3180, 3238. See also baptism/initiation: day(s) for celebrating
celebrated each year, 2522, 2619
circus not permitted on, 3250
coming of Christ and, 3933
date of (e.g., Quartodeciman controversy), 2622, 2747, 2835, 2840–42, 2961, 3103, 3214, 3223, 3227–3233, 3245, 3507–9, 3898, 3905–14
faithful returning to their homes, 3846, 3848
no genuflecting on, 3878
as greatest feast, 2687, 2892
homily on, 3254–3372 (135)
major celebration, 2886
monks celebrating, 3936
mystagogia on, 3724
observance of, 3932
pascha, 2620, 2916
present event, 2895
purpose, 2883
sacraments not celebrated during, 2787
Scriptures, commanded by the, 2624
unity in celebrating, 2558
vigil, 2621, 2683, 2684–85, 2686–87, 2755–60 (104-A-2), 2761–63 (104-A-3), 3167, 3177, 3180, 3927
Wednesday before, 3237
week after. See Easter week
widows, praying during, 3770
paschal lamb. See Passover: lamb
paschal mystery, 2522, 2619–22, 2635, 2684, 2736, 2877, 2882, 2887, 2892–93, 2896, 2916, 3384
paschal season, 2567. See also Pentecost/Easter season
paschal week. See Easter week
Passover
Christian. See Pasch/Easter
Jewish, 3265–3321
lamb, 3269, 3319
mystical, 3255
paten, 3112
Paulianists, 2781
Paulinus of Milan (4th century), 2765–73 (106)
Paulinus of Nola (ca. 355–431), 2795–2807 (110), 3066, 3165–67
peace, kiss/sign of. See kiss of peace
Pelagians, 2590, 2793
penance/reconciliation, 3498–3501
allowed once, 2642, 3253
baptism, before, 2649–50
clergy and, 2836–37, 2849, 2863, 3075, 3150, 3175, 3500–3501
clerics, not forbidden to, 3126
community support, 3901, 3928
death, at time of, 2779–80, 2809, 2852, 3077, 3079
heretics and, 2732
length of, 2844
the Lord, spoken of by, 2836
monks and, 3054
necessity of, 3062
Novatians and, 3901
objections to, 2732
open to all, 3157
the power of speech, those who suddenly lose, 3127
role of bishop/hierarch, 2742, 2836–37, 2959, 3157
sick and, 2851, 2853, 3077
sins confessed/not confessed in public, 2863
thieves and, 3176
ways of doing, 2651
See also lapsed, penance/reconciliation; reconciliation
penitent(s)
clerics, not to become, 2644, 3106, 3168
the dead, caring for, 3098
dismissal of, 2697. See also Word, Liturgy of: dismissals from
eternal salvation promised to, 2962
Eucharist, not to receive, 2612, 2641, 2731, 3901
hearers, 2959
imposition of hands upon, 2697, 3077–78, 3097
kneeling on feast days, 3099
legal matters and, 2854
marriage and, 2857
married persons becoming, 3147
the military, returning to afterwards, 2856
Peter as a, 2647
presbyters in charge of, 3225–26, 3901–3
reception of, careless, 3076
relapse, those who, 2697, 3153, 3159–60
standers, 3901
Viaticum and, 3125, 3137, 3143, 3149
Pentecost, 2609, 2897–99, 2910–12 (114-A-6)
baptism, day for, 2831, 2862, 2912, 2929, 3180
circus not permitted on, 3250
a festival, 2897
mystagogia on, 3724
observance of, 2910
Pasch, completes the, 2831
readings during, 2696
Scriptures, commended by the, 2624
widows praying on, 3770
Pentecost/Easter season
Alleluia during, 2564, 2623–24, 2665, 2694, 2698–99, 2702
celebrating, 2504, 2546, 2623, 2665, 2698, 2701, 3932
days of joy, 2702, 3980
no fasting during, 2910–11, 2913, 2974–77, 3045, 3768, 3834, 3929, 3961
no kneeling during, 3834, 3929
less labor during, 3835
readings during monastic daily prayer, 2988
standing during, 2623, 2910, 2977
ten added to the fortieth/fiftieth day, 2504, 2546, 2701, 2910, 2977
veil given to virgins during, 2931
Pepuzites, 3913
Persia, 3973
Peter Chrysologus (ca. 380–448/449), 2812–22 (112)
Philostorgius (ca. 368–ca. 425), 3213 (132)
Phrygia, 3898, 3915
Phrygians, 3913
Polycarp of Smyrna (ca. 69–ca. 155), 3230, 3914
poor
care for, 2890, 3829
recognizing Christ in, 2865
See also almsgiving; fasting/fasts: almsgiving and
Possidius (ca. 370–ca. 440), 2735 (99)
almsgiving and fasting, related to, 2813, 2866, 2869, 2871
authorized forms of, 2748, 2750
Christ and, 2675, 3514
in church, special rooms for, 2800
churches, in town’s, 2795
deceased, for the. See deceased: praying for
diversity in, 3241
Father and, 2675
forgiveness of sins and, 2594–95, 2651
heretics, not with, 3105
at home, 3211
law of, 3047
at marriage, 2806
married, not in houses of the, 3219
martyrs, not for the, 2668
at meals. See meal(s): prayer at
places for, 2811. See also oratory
priest and, 2626, 3047–48, 3730, 3733
private, 3205
of supplication, 3047–48
types of, 2636–40
widows and, 3763, 3768–70
See also orientation for prayer
preaching. See Word, Liturgy of: preaching
preface. See Eucharistic Prayer/anaphora: preface
presbyter(s)/priest(s)
acolytes, not to make, 2926
anointing, assisting at, 2583
baptism and, 2957
bishop(s)/hierarch(s) and, 2926, 3043, 3073, 3678, 3973
cantors and, 3117
chrism and, 2786, 3108, 3172
continence and, 3158
Daily Office, role at, 3706
deacons and. See deacon(s): presbyters and
Easter Vigil, remaining in church after, 3850
episcopal ordinations, assisting at, 3664–65
episcopal signation, not to give, 2926
fasting and, 3731
gospel, proclaiming, 3919
heretics, reconciling, 3148
imposing hands on gifts for Eucharist, 3679
imposing hands on penitents, 3097
location in church, 2926, 3650, 3655, 3660
marriage and, 2825
married men not to be ordained as, 3140
as minister of the Eucharist. See Eucharist: minister(s) of
ministry of, 3733, 3950
number of, 3748
ordain, not to, 2926
ordained, those not to be, 2823–24
ordination, time required before, 2794
ordination of, 2826–27, 2829, 2930, 3110, 3156, 3725–29, 3974
penance, not admitted to, 2849
preaching and, 2608, 2839, 3043
qualities of, 3734–44
selection of, 2825, 2829, 3726, 3974
serious sin, guilty of, 2934
seven orders, one of, 3043
sick, visiting the, 3043, 3737
speak to the people, not to, 3242
teaching the people, 3721
visiting from another church, 3089
See also clerics
processions, burial. See burial: procession
profession of faith. See creed/profession of faith
Prosper of Aquitaine (ca. 403–after 455), 3047–48 (120)
prostration. See kneeling/prostrating/genuflecting
The numeration of the following psalms is that of the LXX.
Psalm 5, sung at Matins, 2498
Psalm 8, eighth day and, 3948
Psalm 62, sung in the morning, 2498
Psalm 89, sung in the morning, 2498
Psalm 91, for the Sabbath day, 3941
Psalm 110, praises the Lord’s wondrous deeds, 2736
Psalm 148, sung in the morning, 2737
psalmists. See cantor(s)/singer(s)
psalms/psalmody, 2511, 2514, 2558, 2566, 2603
Arians and, 3926
conclusions of, 3926
a death, immediately after, 2514
at end of the day, 2923–24
at funerals, 3968
at home, 3170, 3862, 3954
hymns as, 2557
John Chrysostom and, 3926
learning, 3967
liturgy, during. See Word, Liturgy of: psalmody during
monastic practice, 2985–86, 2989–96, 2998–3000, 3207, 3375, 3892
number of, 2979–80
people singing in church, 3218
prayer said after singing, 2992–93
singing, methods of (e.g., antiphonal, responsorial, direct), 2499–2500, 2767, 3515, 3861, 3896, 3926
singing while a martyr’s coffin is being moved, 3896
sung disjointedly, not to be, 3174
sung everywhere, 3954
uniform method, 3164
unity and, 2558
usefulness of, 3185–3206
Pseudo-Hippolytus (after 4th century), 3254–3372 (135)
pulpit/ambo, 3657
Quadragesima. See Lent (Quadragesima)
Quartodeciman controversy. See Pasch/Easter: date of
Quartodecimans, 3244, 3910–12. See also Pasch/Easter: date of
reader(s)/lector(s)
adults as, 2794
appointment of, 2628, 3115, 3774–75
bishop and, 3678
children as, 2794
Daily Office, ministry at, 3720
deacons, assisting, 3843
penance, those having done, 3168
seven orders in Church, one of, 3040
singing in church, 2740
readings
listening to, 3204–5
place from which proclaimed, 2653
reconciliation
Communion at end of penance, 2790
dying, of the, 2838, 2844, 2959
of heretics. See heretics reconciliation of
of penitents, 2790
role of Christ, 2962
role of people, 2838
role of priest/bishop/hierarch, 2742, 2790, 2838
sick, of the, 2969
sorrow and, 2965, 2967
See also hand(s), imposition/laying on of: reconciliation, during; penance/ reconciliation; penitent(s)
Red Sea, 2522, 2678, 2922, 3315
redditio symboli. See baptism/initiation, liturgy of: profession/handing over of the creed
relics of the saints, 2580, 2588, 2796, 3051, 3063. See also martyrs: relics of
responsorial singing/psalmody. See psalms/psalmody: singing, methods of
Riez, Synod of. See councils/synods: Riez (439)
Rome, 2607, 2611, 2630, 2720, 2721, 2722, 2764, 2783, 2792, 3901, 3908, 3916–18, 3956, 3961, 3973–74
Rome, Synod of (ca. 400?). See councils/synods: Rome (ca. 400?)
Rome, Synod of (488). See councils/synods: Rome (488)
Rufinus of Aquileia (ca. 345–410), 2764 (105)
Sabbath, Christian, 2560
Sabbath, Jewish, 2560
rest on, 3941
Sabbatians, 3905
Sabbatius, 3227, 3905–7
sacramentary, 3066–68
sacraments, 2635
Christ’s blood and water and, 2682
Church and, 3542–43
crimes forbidding participation in, 2601
few in number, 2609
joining us to God, 3997
ministers of, 2521, 2645, 3578
preparing for, 2521
sacrifice, Eucharist as. See Eucharist: as sacrifice
sacristan, 3138
saints
praying for us, 2797
veneration of, 3051, 3063
See also martyrs; relics of the saints; saints
Salvian of Marseilles (ca. 400–ca. 480), 3049 (121)
Saturday
assembly on, 3921
Eucharist celebrated on, 2610, 3237, 3674
fasting/no fasting on. See fasting/fasts: Saturdays, on/not on
the Jews, observed as do, 3538
monks receiving Communion on, 3892
monks using church on, 3207
mystagogia on, 3724
ordinations on, 2829
readings on, during monastic daily prayer, 2988
widows praying on, 3770
Scriptures
listening to, 2692
reading of in private, 2673, 2803, 3972
See also gospel book; lectionary; Word, Liturgy of: canonical readings
scrutinies. See baptism/initiation, liturgy of: scrutinies
Scythia, 3915
seal, baptism as. See baptism/initiation, effects of: as seal
secret, discipline of, 2544, 2677, 2784
servants. See slaves
Sext. See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east: prayer at sixth hour (Sext); Office, Daily (monastic)—east: prayer at sixth hour (Sext); Office, Daily (monastic)—west: prayer at sixth hour (Sext); Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): prayer at sixth hour
sick/dying
anointing of, 2791, 3374, 3931
Communion to. See Communion: to the dying/Viaticum; Communion: to the sick
healing of, 2969, 3376, 3986
imposing hands on, 3376
penance and, 2851–53
reconciliation of, 2969
visited by bishop, 3860
visited by priests, 3043, 3737
visited by widows, 3763
See also oil
Sidonius Apollinaris (ca. 430–ca. 486), 3050–51 (122)
signing with the cross, 2508, 2522, 2535, 2544, 2552, 2581, 2643, 2663, 2718, 2730, 3376, 3581, 3975–76. See also baptism/initiation, liturgy of: cross, signing with
silence, 3204, 3442–43, 3514, 3567, 3679, 3763
sin, confession of, 2966
Eucharist, before receiving, 3498
public, not in, 2863
sin, forgiveness of, 2555, 2579, 2595, 2649, 2883, 2889, 3990
by amending one’s life, 2968
August, in the month of, 3937
Church, by the, 2555, 2956
Communion, by receiving, 2978, 3495
by forgiving others, 2972
by gift of charity, 2970
saints, through intercession of the, 2969
various means of, 2678, 2961–73, 3595
See also baptism/initiation, effects of: forgiveness of (washing away/cleansing) sin; Eucharist: forgiveness of sins and; reconciliation
sin, types of, 2594
birth, existing from, 2524–38 passim, 2553, 2554, 2591, 2631, 2671, 2749, 2960
daily, 2554, 2594, 2612, 2654, 2657
deadly, 2731, 2956
singers. See cantor(s)/singer(s)
singing, 2600
in alternation, 3247
Apollinaris, hymns of, 3899
by Arians, 3246
benefits of, 2518, 2626–27
danger in, 2516–17
expressing what is in the heart, 2599, 3186
Harmonios, melodies of, 3893
living well and, 2695
love, as sign of, 2729
practices of, different, 2626
unity, sign of, 2795, 3202, 3942
usefulness of, 3185–3206
women and, 3994
See also psalms/psalmody
sinners, reconciliation of. See reconciliation
sitting, during monastic hymnody, 2987
slaves
ordination of, 2823
our brothers and sisters by grace, 2908
Socrates (ca. 380–after 439), 3214–49 (133)
soldiers, returning to military after doing penance, 2856
Solomon, 2753, 2754, 2756
soothsayers, visiting, 3175
Sozomen (early 5th century), 3889–3927 (144)
Spain, 2783, 3961
Spirit, Holy. See Holy Spirit
sponsors/godparents. See baptism/initiation: sponsors/godparents
standers. See penitent(s): standers
standing, for prayer, 2501. See also kneeling/prostrating/genuflecting
Statuta ecclesiae antiqua, 3070–3120 (125)
stole, 3438
subdeacons
appointment of, 3112, 3771–73
bishop and, 3678
chrism, obtaining, 3138
deacons, assisting, 3843
number of, 3748
penance, who have done, 3168
seven orders in Church, one of, 3041
time spent as, 2794
Sunday/Lord’s Day
assembly on, 3921, 3991
Christ’s resurrection, day of, 2787, 2910
circus not permitted on, 3250
Communion, receiving on, 2978, 3062
Constantine and, 3891
Daily Office on, 3034
Eucharist celebrated on, 2610, 3674
fasting/not fasting on, 2604–6, 2611, 2977, 3929
no kneeling/genuflecting on, 2910, 2977, 3001, 3581, 3878, 3929
no/less labor on, 3835, 3891, 3949
monks going to the church on Sunday, 3207, 3967
monks receiving Communion on, 3892
mystagogia on, 3724
names for, 2572, 2710, 2910, 3891, 3948–49, 3991
observance of, 3932
ordination/appointment, day for, 2826, 2827, 2829, 3664, 3772, 3774
readings on, 2988
rejoicing, day of, 2787
standing on, 2910
widows praying on, 3770
synaxis. See assembly
table. See altar(s): as table
tapers. See candles
Terce. See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east: prayer at third hour (Terce); Office, Daily (monastic)—east: prayer at third hour (Terce); Office, Daily (monastic)—west: prayer at third hour (Terce); Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): prayer at third hour
Testament of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 3646–3876 (142)
avoiding, 2673, 3081
Theodore of Mopsuestia (350–428), 3380–3501 (138)
Theodoret of Cyr (ca. 385–ca. 460), 3502–40 (139)
Theodosius I (379–95), 3520–32, 3724, 3923, 3926
Theodosius II (401–50), 3248–53 (134), 3904, 3977–78
Thursday, fasting on. See fasting/fasts: Thursdays, on/not on
Toledo I, Synod of (400?). See councils/synods: Toledo I (400?)
Tours I, Synod of (461). See councils/synods: Tours I (461)
traditio symboli. See baptism/initiation, liturgy of: profession/handing over of the creed
tradition(s), 2626, 2782–83, 3929
translator(s), 2629
Triduum. See Pasch/Easter
Trisagion. See Holy, holy, holy/Trisagion
tropes, 2979
unity
baptism, as effect of, 2709–10
Communion, of hearts in, 2693, 3485
deacon calling to, 3205
diversity and, 2610–18, 2782–83, 2792, 3164, 3245
Eucharist and, 3453, 3985, 3989
faithful, of the, 2558, 2674, 3985
singing as sign of, 2558, 2795, 3202, 3942
of voices in a choir, 2570, 3942
universal prayer. See Word, Liturgy of: petitions
Uranius (353–431), 3165–67 (127)
urceolum, 3112–13
Vaison, Synod of (442). See councils/synods: Vaison (442)
Vannes, Synod of (between 461 and 491). See councils/synods: Vannes (between 461 and 491)
veil(s), 3551, 3561, 3652–53, 3678, 3970
Vespers (Evening Prayer). See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east: Evening Prayer (lucernarium; Vespers); Office, Daily (cathedral)—west: Evening Prayer (lucernarium; Vespers); Office, Daily (monastic)—east: Evening Prayer (lucernarium; Vespers); Office, Daily (monastic)—west: Evening Prayer (lucernarium; Vespers); Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): Evening Prayer (lucernarium)
vessels, liturgical
golden, 3513
veneration of, 3970
See also cup
vestments, 3927
not worn to distinguish priest from people, 2808
See also alb, worn by deacon; cincture; stole
Viaticum. See Communion: to the dying/Viaticum
Victor of Vita (d. ca. 486), 2738–45 (101)
Victor, Pope, 3229, 3914
vigil(s). See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east: nocturnal prayer (vigils); Office, Daily (cathedral)—west: nocturnal prayer (vigils); Office, Daily (monastic)—east: nocturnal prayer (vigils); Office, Daily (monastic)—west: nocturnal prayer (vigils); Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): nocturnal prayer (vigils)
virgins
adultery, those caught in, 3161
appointment/blessing/consecration of, 2931, 3043, 3118, 3122
baptism of, 3805
baptism of women, assisting at, 3119
Daily Offices and, 3874
deserting their state of life, 3153
Easter Vigil, remaining in church after, 3850
psalmody and, 3170, 3861
reconciliation of, 2777, 2778
washing of feet. See feet, washing of
washing of hands. See hands, washing of
water
blessing of, 3704
See also wine, at Eucharist: mixed with water
water, baptismal
blessing of, 2552, 2743, 2816, 3417, 3623, 3964, 3988
new life and, 2876
Wednesday, fasting on. See fasting/fasts: Thursdays, on/not on
west, turning toward, 3810. See also orientation for prayer
widow(s)
baptism of women, assisting at, 3119, 3816
bishop and, 3678
care for, 3829
Communion, receiving, 3768
deacons and, 3763
Easter Vigil, remaining in church after, 3849
fasting and, 3768
husbands of and ordination, 2824
location in church, 3659, 3748
number of, 3748
prayer and. See prayer(s): widows and
psalmody and, 3170
sick, visiting the, 3763
silent in church, 3763
wine, at Eucharist
mixed with water, 3065, 3434, 3822
symbolism of, 3065
See also water: replacing wine
women
baptism of, 3119, 3806, 3816
baptize, not to, 3086
fasting and, 3859
location in church, 3651
menstruating, 3768
ministry and, 3904
prayer and, 3211
returning home after vigil, 3848
singing in church, 3994
singing psalms, 3940
speak in church, not to, 3940
teach men, not to, 3084
See also deaconess(es); virgins; widow(s)
Word, Liturgy of, 3649
candles at gospel, use of, 3938
canonical readings, 2586, 2658, 2719, 2725, 3050, 3922
dismissals from, 3749–50
noncanonical readings, 2628, 2652
petitions, 2937–55
preaching, 2586, 2608, 2720, 2735, 2839, 3089, 3959
psalmody during, 2719, 3922
See also Alleluia; kiss of peace
Word of God, listening to. See Scriptures: listening to
Zosimus, Pope (417–18), 2794 (109)