What did Christian worship look like in the second century? (Part 2)

Welcome to Part 2 or our episode on Liturgy in the second century Church. Here, we focus on reconstruction the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of second century Christian worship, paying particular attention to how the liturgy is changing and how it is staying the same. A fascinating deep dive!



00:50 Hierarchical, not egalitarian, seating arrangement

5:50 the apostolic “chair”

12:00 the rise of the homily

16:03 specific, liturgical function for the deacons

19:21 second century liturgical singing

22:54 Musical instruments in worship

28:40 The first “vestments” among Christians

38:47 Sacrificial understanding of the Eucharistic elements

42:24 “occasional” eucharists, often at the tombs of the martyrs

44:09 a second century Eucharistic prayer

49:39 Bread-only Eucharists and the use(es) of water



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