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.
Abercius, Inscription of, 745 (37-A)
Acts of John, 298–303 (18)
Acts of Paul, 304–7 (19)
Acts of Peter, 308 (20)
Acts of Thomas, 787–95 (39)
Africa, 450
agape, 296, 759
Alleluia, use of, 480, 698
almsgiving, 181, 192, 484, 523–24 (27-D)
collection for poor, 246
forgiveness of sins and, 803
role of deacons in, 857
See also poor: care for
altar(s)
blessing/consecration of, 808
one, 219
symbol of those gathered for prayer, 841
See also Eucharist: as sacrifice
Amen, 244, 246, 301, 449
anamnesis. See Eucharistic Prayer/anaphora: anamnesis (memorial)
anaphora. See Eucharistic Prayer/anaphora
angel(s), prayer and, 820, 827, 845–46
anointing
Holy Spirit and. See Holy Spirit: anointing and
postbaptismal. See baptism/initiation, liturgy of: anointing(s), postbaptismal
prebaptismal. See baptism/initiation, liturgy of: anointing(s), prebaptismal
why we are called Christians and, 420
See also chrism/myron
Antioch, 796
Apostles, Epistle of. See Epistle of the Apostles
Apostolic Church Order, 852–60 (46)
Aquarians, 548 (27-E-13). See also water: replacing wine
Arcadians, 832
Aristides of Athens (2nd century), 419 (22)
Asia, 257, 468
assembly, 208, 210, 292, 447, 482, 484, 515, 720–21, 770, 840
absenting oneself from, 206
as Body of Christ, 770
faithful, with the, 743
frequency of, 193
person from another community joining, 769
place for clergy and laity, 768–69
as place for prayer, 827
unity in. See unity: faithful, of the
baptism/initiation
apostles, of the, 463
celebrated with joy, 848
of children. See children/infants: baptism of
Church, only within the, 575–76, 582–83
of converts to the Church, 578–80, 586
day(s) for celebrating, 470
devil and, 573. See also baptism/initiation, liturgy of: the devil, renunciation of
fasting before, 184, 848
heretics conferring, 260, 588, 590, 593
by John the Baptist. See baptism (of Jesus) by John
minister(s) of, 304, 468, 577, 607–8, 773
names for, 243, 793, 830
necessity of, 261, 464
New Testament and, 262, 266, 460, 462
Old Testament types, 422–39, 460, 573
only one, 466
Paul and, 465
Peter baptizing in the Tiber, 455
postponing, 469
repeated, not, 555, 575, 578, 595–98 (29)
Samaria, of those in, 584
sick, of the, 573–74
sponsors/godparents, 469
See also Holy Spirit: baptism and; water, baptismal
baptism/initiation, effects of, 243
devil, freedom from, 573–74
as enlightenment/illumination, 243–44, 830
forgiveness of (washing away/cleansing) sin, 245, 286, 297, 422, 455, 462, 466, 486, 492, 588, 776, 793, 802–3. See also sin, forgiveness of
rebirth, 245, 286, 452, 463, 588–89, 793, 810
as seal, 236, 238, 286, 450, 464, 486, 745, 787–88, 790
as shield, 224
unity, 265–66
baptism/initiation, liturgy of
anointing, 492
anointing(s), postbaptismal (e.g., confirmation/chrismation), 458, 492, 576, 679, 681, 732. See also chrism/myron; Holy Spirit: baptism and
anointing(s), prebaptismal, 668, 674
clothing, removal of, 672
cross, signing with. See signing with the cross
the devil, renunciation of, 448, 495, 674
elect (competentes), 664
Eucharist and, 450, 495
exorcisms, 665, 668, 674. See also oil: blessing of
formulas, 184, 243, 260, 263, 457, 464, 499, 565, 596, 676–78, 811
immersion/going down into/coming out of water, 184, 495, 499
kiss of peace, 244, 682–83. See also kiss of peace
milk and honey, 492, 495, 685
mystagogical catecheses. See mystagogical catecheses
See also catechumenate, length of; catechumens; hand(s), imposition/laying on of; Holy Spirit: baptism and; oil: blessing of; signing with the cross; water, baptismal
baptism (of Jesus) by John, 262, 455, 461
feast of, 837
baptismal oil. See chrism/myron; oil
Barnabas, Letter of. See Letter of Barnabas
Basilides, 837
Bethlehem, 733
Birkat ha-mazon, 13–22 (3)
bishop(s)/hierarch(s)
Church and, 222
church, from another, 769
common meal, present at, 698–99
deacons and. See deacon(s): bishop(s) and
fasting and, 691
gathering with the elect on Holy Saturday, 668
giving consent to a marriage, 223
God, taking place of, 214
improvising prayer, 635
ministry of, 468, 690, 748–50, 757, 760
obedience to, 206, 213, 217, 222
ordination of, 569, 617–20, 747, 852
presbyters and, 212
presbyters and deacons, one with, 219
present throughout whole world, 204
qualities of, 199, 447, 746, 852
reverence toward, 207, 212, 760
selection of, 192, 198, 569, 617, 852
unity with, 212, 215, 224, 758, 765
See also clerics, exhortation to; hand(s), imposition/laying on of
bishop’s chair/cathedra, 532
book of Scriptures used at appointment of readers, 637
bread
breaking of. See Communion rite: fraction/breaking of bread
Christ as daily, 472, 518
Jewish blessing over, 10
burial, procession during, 419, 449
Cainite heresy, 452
Callistus, Pope, 734
canonical readings. See Word, Liturgy of: canonical readings
cantor(s)/singer(s), 506
catechumenate, length of, 660
catechumens
exhortation to, 609
fasting before baptism, 668
forbidden jobs and professions, 644–59
imposing hands upon. See hand(s), imposition/laying on of
Lord’s Supper and, 701
prayer by, 661, 683
preparation of, 451, 471, 485–86, 535, 641–43, 729
See also elect (competentes); signing with the cross
cathedra. See bishop’s chair/cathedra
Catholic Church, 757
cemeteries, 718. See also burial, procession during
chant. See singing
cheese and olives, blessing of, 628
children/infants
baptism of, 262, 419, 469, 566–68 (27-E-14), 673, 804, 809–10, 812
prayer and, 820
singing psalms at common meal, 697
choir(s), heavenly, 845–46
chrism/myron
Christ and, 458
See also baptism/initiation, liturgy of: anointing(s), postbaptismal; oil: blessing of
Christ. See Jesus Christ
Christian, name of, 213, 420
Christian prayer. See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east; Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of)
Christians, 251, 469, 797
Christmas. See Nativity of the Lord
church(es)
construction of, 808
place for prayer, 826–27
See also assembly; prayer(s): places for
Church
members of Christ’s body as. See assembly: as Body of Christ
a people called “holy,” 840
unity of, 254
Clement of Alexandria (ca. 150–ca. 215), 830–48 (44)
Clement of Rome (d. 101), 194–202 (8)
Clement, Pseudo-. See Pseudo-Clement
clerics, exhortation to, 613
cockcrow, prayer at. See Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): prayer at cockcrow
collection for poor. See almsgiving
Commodian (3rd century), 609–13 (30)
Communion
fasting before, 475, 483, 714
married persons and, 484
preparation for receiving, 766
receiving in the hand, 512
reverence toward. See Eucharist: reverence toward
worthy/unworthy, reception of, 308
Communion rite, 244, 300
cup, misusing, 256
cup, receiving from, 511, 548–65 (27-E-13). See also wine, at Eucharist
cup, taking contents to those who are absent, 244, 246
formulas, 303, 687, 795
fraction/breaking of bread, 687, 690
minister of, 690
Our Father during, 515–22 (27-C)
See also kiss of peace
Confession of Cyprian, 796 (40)
Confirmation. See baptism/initiation, liturgy of: anointing(s), postbaptismal
cross
not worshiped, 441
signing with. See signing with the cross
cup
deacon holding, 511
receiving Communion from. See Communion rite: cup, receiving from
Cyprian, Confession of. See Confession of Cyprian.
Cyprian of Carthage (b. between 200 and 210; d. 258), 506–94 (27)
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 (private/early beginnings of): Morning Prayer
deaconess(es), 292
appointment of, 774
honored, 757
ministry of, 774–75
deacon(s)
bishop(s) and, 712, 759, 765
Christ, taking place of, 757
distributing Communion, 244, 511
gathering each day, 717
honored, 218, 222, 757
ordination of, 535, 569, 630, 633
qualities of, 199, 217, 240, 857
reconciliation and, 533
role at baptism/initiation, 468, 775
role at Mass/Divine Liturgy, 526, 631, 767, 769
role of, 214, 757
selection of, 198–99, 569, 630, 774, 855
sick and, 692, 712
who sin, 237
See also clerics, exhortation to
deceased
burial of. See burial, procession during
offering on behalf of, 495
devil, renunciation of. See baptism/initiation, liturgy of: the devil, renunciation of
Didache or The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles, 178–93 (7)
Didascalia of the Apostles, 746–86 (38)
Diognetus, Letter to. See Letter to Diognetus
Dionysius the Great of Alexandria, 849–51 (45)
dismissals. See Word, Liturgy of: dismissals from; penitent(s): dismissal of
Doxology, Great. See Eucharistic Prayer/anaphora: conclusion of
east, facing: during prayer. See orientation for prayer
Easter. See Pasch/Easter
Easter Vigil. See Pasch/Easter: vigil
Egypt, 8, 25–118 passim, 147, 272, 320–98 passim, 460
Egyptians, 272, 331–32, 335, 338
Eighteen Blessings (Jewish), 151–77 (6)
eighth day of the week. See Sunday/Lord’s Day: names for
elect (competentes)
baptized on the Lord’s Pasch, 470
gathering with bishop on Holy Saturday, 668
emergency baptism. See baptism/initiation: sick, of the
Ephesians, Letter to, 203–10 (9-A)
Ephesus, 505
episcopacy, unity of, 543
episcopal ordination. See bishop(s)/hierarch(s): ordination of
Epistle of the Apostles, 295–97 (17)
Eucharist
bishop’s relationship to, 222
bread, breaking of, 298–99
bread called the, 818
“bread of God,” 225
“broken bread scattered/gathered,” 186, 560, 571
celebrated by Thomas, 789, 791, 794–95
celebrated everywhere, 248, 251, 253
celebrated for a particular person, 525
command of Christ, 250
five loaves and fishes, 295
forgiveness of sins and, 757
frequency of reception/celebration. See Mass/Divine Liturgy: frequency of celebration
as medicine of immortality, 210
miracles associated with, 512, 792
offered for the deceased, 495, 525
Old Testament types, 247, 550–53, 572
pleasing to God, 252
Real Presence, 221, 245, 274, 280–81, 284–85, 492–93, 551, 557, 571, 807, 817
reconciliation before receiving, 181, 191, 766–67
reservation of, 475, 512, 735
reverence toward, 244, 495, 507–8, 715–16, 792, 801, 859
as sacrifice, 191, 248, 251–52, 268–73, 275–79, 515, 547, 561, 564, 769, 817, 841
as thanksgiving, 299, 622–23, 625, 635, 684–85
unity and, 219, 222, 246, 560, 571
women’s dress when present for, 491
See also Communion
Eucharist, Liturgy of
bringing/presenting/distributing/praying over gifts, 244, 246, 524, 622, 670, 684, 691, 708–9, 757–58, 761
Last Supper, 245, 780
mixed cup. See wine, at Eucharist: mixed with water
See also Communion rite; Eucharist; Eucharistic Prayer/anaphora
Eucharistic Prayer/anaphora, 186–87, 244, 246, 299, 302, 622–26, 684, 817
anamnesis (memorial), 296
conclusion of, 244, 246
intercessions/supplications/reading of names/commemorations, 525
Evening Prayer. See Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): Evening Prayer (lucernarium)
Exodus, 309, 572, 581
exomologesis. See penance/reconciliation
exorcisms, women performing, 451. See also baptism/initiation, liturgy of: exorcisms
faithful
good order among, 196
in harmony like a choir, 205
a “holy” people, 840
one voice of, 841
united to bishop. See unity: bishop, with the
unity of. See unity: faithful, of the
See also laity
fasting/fasts
baptism, after, 471
baptism, before, 184, 848. See also baptism/initiation: fasting before
bishop and. See bishop(s)/hierarch(s): fasting and
Communion, before. See Communion: fasting before
feasts, not on, 800
on Good Friday, 185, 474, 497, 668, 783
on Holy Saturday, 497, 711, 783
hypocrites, not like, 185
on Monday(s), 185
those obligated to do so, 691
Pasch, during the, 711, 778, 780–83, 849–50
Pentecost, not during, 495
poor, to benefit, 419
Saturdays, on/not on, 497, 780
on Wednesdays, 185
See also Communion: fasting before
feast(s), every day a, 497
fish (symbol of Christ), 736
fraction (breaking of bread). See Communion rite: fraction/breaking of bread
fruits, blessing of, 709
funerals. See burial, procession during
general intercessions. See Word, Liturgy of: petitions
genuflecting. See kneeling/prostrating/genuflecting
gifts, bringing/presenting of. See Eucharist, Liturgy of: bringing/presenting/distributing/praying over gifts
Gnostic, 842–46
godparents. See baptism/initiation: sponsors/godparents
Good Friday
fasting on. See fasting/fasts: on Good Friday
observance of, 185
refraining from the peace on, 474
Gregory Thaumaturgus (ca. 213–ca. 270), 740–43 (35)
Hallel (Jewish Passover), 80, 114
hands, holding, 301
hand(s), imposition/laying on of,
baptism, after, 493, 602–3, 680
baptism, before, 495, 662, 665, 668, 774, 848
diaconal ordinations, during, 630
episcopal ordinations, during, 617
healers, not upon, 640
presbyteral ordination, during, 631
readers, not upon, 637
reconciliation, during, 531, 589, 599, 604, 764
subdeacons, not upon, 639
virgins, not upon, 638
widows, not upon, 636
hands, upraised, 239, 304, 471, 824, 843
Hanukkah, feast of, 20
hearers, 486–87
heathens. See pagans
heretics, reconciliation of, 585
Hermas, Pastor. See Pastor Hermas
Hippolytus (ca. 170–ca. 236), 614–734 (31)
Holy Spirit
anointing and, 263. See also baptism/initiation, liturgy of: anointing(s), postbaptismal
apostles, descended upon, 264, 470
baptism and, 287, 450, 457, 459, 461, 577, 584, 587, 593, 601–6, 608, 732. See also baptism/initiation, liturgy of: anointing(s), postbaptismal
Christ, promised by, 265
Church, present in, 721
Pentecost and, 816
Hours. See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east; Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of)
hymn
sung by Christians on a fixed day, 292, 444
sung while holding hands, 301
hymns
God, sung only to, 819
married couples, sung by, 484
pagan, 777
singing of, 306, 481
Ignatius of Antioch (ca. 35–ca. 107), 203–25 (9)
imposition of hands. See hand(s), imposition/laying on of
infants, baptism of. See children/infants: baptism of
Irenaeus of Lyons (ca. 130–ca. 202/203), 254–87 (15)
Israel, 21–109 passim, 142, 148–50, 162, 163, 166, 172, 177, 321–410 passim
Jerusalem, 21–126 passim, 168, 172, 197, 315, 355, 383, 404–5, 603
Jesus Christ
baptism by John, 262, 455, 461
chrism and, 458
as “daily bread,” 472
eucharistic command of, 250
fish as symbol of, 736
forgiveness of sins and, 509
Holy Spirit promised by, 265
penance and, 195
prayers offered through, 759, 815
Jewish prayers, 1–177 (1–6)
Jewish rituals, Christians not to observe, 497
Jews
“Church,” once called a, 757
darkness, remaining in, 522
John the Baptist and, 601
spiritual grace lacking, 559
war on Christians, 738
John, Acts of. See Acts of John
John the Baptist, 461–63, 601, 605, 773, 830
Justin Martyr (ca. 100–ca. 165), 243–53 (14)
kiss of peace
abuse of, 835
at baptism. See baptism/initiation, liturgy of: kiss of peace
catechumens, forbidden to, 661
at episcopal ordination, 621
faithful, among the, 661, 813
“holy,” called, 813
at home, 479
refraining from, 474
kneeling/prostrating/genuflecting
fast, during times of, 476
Pentecost, forbidden during, 476
praying, 825
Sunday, forbidden on, 476
laity, 858
allowed to baptize, 468
See also faithful
lamps, lighting of. See Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): Evening Prayer (lucernarium)
lapsed
certificates of reconciliation, 530, 533, 537
penance/reconciliation of, 528–30 (27-E-4), 531 (27-E-5), 532 (27-E-6), 536 (27-E-10), 537–44 (27-E-11), 595–98 (28)
reconciliation at time of death, 534, 536
Last Supper. See Eucharist, Liturgy of: Last Supper
laying on of hands. See hand(s), imposition/laying on of
lectionary, 637
lectors. See reader(s)/lector(s)
Letter of Barnabas, 421–40 (24)
Letter to Diognetus, 738–39 (34)
levite(s). See deacon(s)
Libya, 255
liturgy and good order, 196
Liturgy of the Eucharist. See Eucharist, Liturgy of
Liturgy of the Hours. See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east; Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of)
Liturgy of the Word. See Word, Liturgy of
Lord’s Day. See Sunday/Lord’s Day
Lord’s Prayer. See Our Father
marriage/wedding, bishop and, 223
married couple, harmony between, 484
martyrdom, baptism and. See baptism/initiation: martyrdom and
Martyrdom of Polycarp, 242 (13)
martyrs
baptism and. See baptism/initiation: martyrdom and
commemoration of, 527
forgiveness of sins and, 505, 509, 530, 533–34
veneration of, 242
Mary
carrying Jesus in her womb, 209
Jesus not baptized by, 773
mother of Christ the Lamb, 382
Mass/Divine Liturgy
dismissal from, 494. See also penitent(s): dismissal of
frequency of celebration, 547
good order during, 196–97
place of celebration, 298–300, 526
time of celebration, 562–63
See also assembly; Word, Liturgy of; Eucharist, Liturgy of
Matins. See Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): Morning Prayer
meal(s)
Jewish prayer at, 6–12 (2), 13–22 (3)
lamps for, 694–95
moderation at, 702
prayer at, 506, 845
silence during, 705
Melchizedek, 551
Melito of Sardis (d. ca. 190), 309–418 (21)
memorial, prayer of. See Eucharistic Prayer/anaphora: anamnesis (memorial)
midnight, prayer at. See Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): nocturnal prayer (vigils)
milk and honey. See baptism/initiation, liturgy of: milk and honey
Minucius Felix (last part of 2nd century or first part of 3rd century), 441–42 (25)
mixed cup. See wine, at Eucharist: mixed with water
Morning Prayer. See Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): Morning Prayer
Moses, 148, 276, 320, 324, 370, 372, 379, 380, 432, 458, 460, 569, 573, 595, 601
Mount Sinai, 432
musical instruments, 832
myron. See chrism/myron
mystagogical catechesis, 689
names, reading of. See Word, Liturgy of: petitions
Nativity of the Lord, 733
neophytes, heretical, 451
night, prayer during. See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east: nocturnal prayer (vigils); Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): nocturnal prayer (vigils)
None. See Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): prayer at ninth hour
Novatian (d. 257/258), 543, 595–98 (28), 735 (32)
Odes of Solomon, 238–39 (11)
Office, Daily (cathedral)—east
nocturnal prayer (vigils), 833
prayer at sixth hour (Sext), 821
times for prayer, 419
Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of)
Evening Prayer (lucernarium), 521, 726, 821
Morning Prayer, 482, 521, 713, 719, 821, 844
nocturnal prayer (vigils), 482–83, 498, 522, 726, 845
prayer at cockcrow, 728
prayer at ninth hour, 478, 520, 725, 843
prayer at sixth hour, 478, 520, 724, 821, 843
prayer at third hour, 478, 520, 723, 843
times for prayer, 478, 520–22, 821, 842–43
oil
blessing of, 576, 627, 674, 847
See also chrism/myron
ordinations
of clergy only, 636
heretical, 451
of priests and deacons returning to the Church, 581
See also bishop(s)/hierarch(s): ordination of; deacon(s): ordination of; presbyter(s)/priest(s): ordination of
orientation for prayer, 443, 828, 844
Origen (ca. 185–ca. 254), 800–829 (43)
Our Father, 185, 472–81 (26-F), 803. See also Communion rite: Our Father during
Oxyrhynchus Hymn, 861 (47)
pagans, 453, 456, 473
Christians compared to, 799
Christians not to imitate, 798
feasts of, 496
Paraclete. See Holy Spirit
Pasch/Easter, 309–418 (21)
baptism during. See baptism/initiation: day(s) for celebrating
celebrated each year, 497
clerics gathering on, 613
date of (e.g., Quartodeciman controversy), 784
homily on, 309–418 (21-A)
observance of, 482, 816
pascha, 356
vigil, 783
Passover
Christian. See Pasch/Easter
Haggadah, 23–127 (4)
lamb, 311–415 passim
Pastor Hermas (2nd century), 226–37 (10), 473
Paul, Acts of. See Acts of Paul
peace, kiss/sign of. See kiss of peace
Pectorius, Inscription of, 736 (33-A)
penance/reconciliation, 485–90 (26-H)
allowed once, 231–32, 805
baptism, after, 487–90
baptism, before, 486
certificate of reconciliation, 534
community support, 538–39, 743
death, at time of, 542, 545–46
length of, 531, 546
the Lord, spoken of by, 195
necessity of, 226–37 (10-A)
open to all, 194, 231, 540–41, 544
sins confessed/not confessed in public, 181, 191
See also lapsed: penance/reconciliation of; reconciliation
penitent(s)
dismissal of, 743, 762. See also Word, Liturgy of: dismissals from
Eucharist, not to receive, 762
exhortation to, 610
Pentecost, 497, 606
day for baptism, 470
a festival, 307
observance of, 816
pagans and, 496
persecution of Christians, 288–93 (16-A), 294 (16-B), 444
Peter, Acts of. See Acts of Peter
Philip Bardesane (154–222), 797 (41)
Phos Hilaron, 744 (36)
Pliny the Younger (d. ca. 113), 288–93 (16)
Polycarp, Martyrdom of. See Martyrdom of Polycarp
Polycarp of Smyrna (ca. 69–ca. 155), 240–41 (12)
poor
care for, 246, 447
See also almsgiving
prayer(s)
adding Alleluia to, 480
angels sharing in, 820
bishop, improvised by, 635
deceased, for the. See deceased: praying for
at home, 479
at meals. See meal(s): prayer at
parts of, 829
people, for all, 516
places for, 826
for rulers, 202, 446–47
See also orientation for prayer
prayer, times for. See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east: times for prayer; Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): times for prayer
preaching. See Word, Liturgy of: preaching
preface. See Eucharistic Prayer/anaphora: preface
presbyter(s)/priest(s)
apostles, representing the, 757, 759
bishop(s)/hierarch(s) and, 853
counsellors of bishop, 759
fasting and, 691
gathering each day, 717
gifts for, 759
ministry of, 468, 526, 632, 690
obedience to, 217
ordination of, 569, 629
qualities of, 199, 205, 212, 241
respect for, 218
selection of, 569
See also clerics, exhortation to
Priscilla, Inscription in Catacomb of, 737 (33-B)
processions, burial. See burial, procession during
prophets, giving thanks, 187–88, 190
prostration. See kneeling/prostrating/genuflecting
psalmists. See cantor(s)/singer(s)
psalms/psalmody
adding Alleluia to, 480
singing, 306, 481, 494
Pseudo-Clement (3rd or 4th century), 798–99 (42)
Pseudo-Cyprian (3rd century), 595–608 (28)
Purim, 20
Quartodeciman controversy. See Pasch/Easter: date of
Qiddush for Sabbaths and Feasts, 6–12 (2)
reader(s)/lector(s)
appointment of, 637, 854
exhortation to, 611
gifts for, 759
reading Scripture at home, 722
reconciliation
of barbarians, 740
convicted, of those, 741–42
of heretics. See heretics, reconciliation of
role of Christ, 415
role of priest/bishop, 806
See also hand(s), imposition/laying on of: reconciliation, during; penance/reconciliation; penitent(s); sinners: reconciliation of
Red Sea, 147, 395, 399
Rome, 745, 849
rulers, prayer for. See prayer(s): for rulers
Sabbath, Christian, 432–39
Sabbath, Jewish, 432–39, 443
blessing of, 6–12 (2)
as inheritance, 8
replaced by Lord’s Day, 216
sacrifice, Eucharist as. See Eucharist: as sacrifice
sacrifice, God accepting/rejecting our, 267–83
sacrifices, spiritual, 442
Saturday, fasting/no fasting on. See fasting/fasts: Saturdays, on/not on
Saturus, made a reader, 535
Scriptures, listening to, 771. See also lectionary; Word, Liturgy of: canonical readings
seal, baptism as. See baptism/initiation, effects of: as seal
seraphim, 134
servants, to be treated kindly, 181
Sext. See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east: prayer at sixth hour (Sext); Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): prayer at sixth hour
Shemaʾ Yiśraʿel, 128–50 (5)
Shemoneh Esre, 151–77 (6)
sick/dying
anointing of, 803
care of, 692–94
visited by women, 491
See also oil; baptism/initiation: sick, of the
signing with the cross, 493, 495, 730
Simon, 469
sin, confession of
by catechumens, 471
Eucharist, before receiving, 181
not in public, 471
sin, desire to, 226
sin, forgiveness of, 513–14, 734, 803, 838–39
by charity, 523
Church, by the, 504, 576
the Lord and, 509
by martyrs, 505
See also baptism/initiation, effects of: forgiveness of (washing away/cleansing) sin; Eucharist: forgiveness of sins and; reconciliation
sin, types of
common, 805
deadly, 776
forgiveable and unforgiveable, 500–505 (26-R)
singers. See cantor(s)/singer(s)
singing, 796
by the apostles, 264
spouses challenging one another, 484
sinners
bishop and, 750–56
God’s mercy toward, 226
reconciliation of, 814. See also reconciliation
sitting at prayer, 473, 824
soldiers
faith and, 498
those desiring to become, 654
Solomon, 282, 552
Solomon, Odes of. See Odes of Solomon
Spain, 255
Spirit, Holy. See Holy Spirit
sponsors/godparents. See baptism/initiation: sponsors/godparents
standing
Eucharist, while receiving the, 475
Eucharistic Prayer, during the, 246
for prayer, 519, 824
See also kneeling/prostrating/
genuflecting
“station,” 475–76
Stephen I, Pope (254–57), 585, 592–93
subdeacons
functions of, 639
selection of, 639
Sunday/Lord’s Day
assembly on, 191, 205–6, 246, 444, 797
fasting/not fasting on, 495
no kneeling/genuflecting on, 495
names for, 249, 439–40, 496
observance of, 816
ordination/appointment, day for, 617
pagans and, 496
rejoicing, day of, 443, 777, 784
synaxis. See assembly
Teaching of the Twelve Apostles. See Didache or The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles
Terce. See Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): prayer at third hour
Tertullian (155–220?), 443–505 (26), 527
theater
avoiding, 449
carrying Eucharist to, 735
Theophilus of Antioch (later 2nd century), 420 (23)
Thomas, Acts of. See Acts of Thomas
Torah, 43–44
tradition(s), 255, 495, 561, 570
Trajan the Emperor, 294 (16)
Triduum. See Pasch/Easter
unity
baptism, as effect of, 265–66, 577
bishop, with the, 212, 215, 224, 758, 765
bishops, among, 543
Church, of the, 254, 577–78, 588
Eucharist and, 219, 560, 571
faithful, of the, 215
universal prayer. See Word, Liturgy of: petitions
unleavened bread, fasting on, 443
Vespers (Evening Prayer). See Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): Evening Prayer (lucernarium)
vigil(s). See Office, Daily (cathedral)—east: nocturnal prayer (vigils); Office, Daily (private/early beginnings of): nocturnal prayer (vigils)
virgins
appointment/blessing/consecration of, 638
tasks of, 691, 697
water
blessing of, 686
replacing wine, 548–65 (27-E-13), 836. See also Aquarians
See also wine, at Eucharist: mixed with water
water, baptismal, 184, 421–31, 457, 671
blessing of, 575, 671, 847
symbolism of, 454–56, 493, 555–56, 588
west, turning toward. See orientation for prayer
widow(s)
altar, compared to, 757
appointment of, 636
bishop and, 759, 772
fasting and, 691
meal for, 707
selection of, 856
wine, at Eucharist
mixed with water, 560, 831
See also water: replacing wine
women
baptism of, 667, 774
baptize, not to, 451, 468, 591–92, 773
Communion, receiving, 851
covering head, 661
dishonoring the bodies of, 257
dress, manner of, 491, 834
Eucharist, not to preside/serve at, 591–92
seduced by Marcus and his disciples, 257–58
speak in church, not to, 860
teach or exorcise, not to, 451
visiting the sick, 491
See also deaconess(es); virgins; widow(s)
Word, Liturgy of, 447
canonical readings, 246, 494
dismissals from, 447, 743, 762, 786
petitions, 244, 447, 494
preaching, 246, 494, 808
psalmody during, 494
See also Alleluia, use of; kiss of peace
Word of God, listening to, 771