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Liturgical Postures

Why do we extend our arms when praying the Our Father and at other times during the Maronite anaphora?

Why do we stand in the Maronite Liturgy of the Offering?

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On 17 October we remember Sts Cosmas and Damian. They are early Church saints who are widely venerated in the East. Their names are included early Church Eucharistic Prayers. They suffered martyrdom for their faith in Syria sometime during the persecutions of Diocletian (around 303). They were twin brothers born in Arabia and went to Syria to study and practice medicine. More than just healing bodies, they also brought Christ to those to whom they ministered and often served people without charging any fees. When Cosmas and Damian proclaimed to the Governor they were Christians, he had them tortured and finally beheaded. Let us learn from these two saints to bring Christ to people in the smallest ways, in our day to day work and by our examples of humility, service and love. St Cosmas and Damian pray for us. #maronite #saintoftheday #maronites #livingmaronite #saints Today our prayers are for Lebanon as they continue to battle fires. We pray for the safety of all people and the protection of creation. Today we offer up our Friday fast for peace. Reports indicate that the latest bombings in Syria have caused many to flee their homes. As we wake up to the heartbreak of continued war in Syria, we pray that all minds and hearts of civil leaders are clothed in peace. We celebrate the feast of Mar Sarkis and Bakhos on 7 October. Mar Sarkis and Bakhos show us how in friendship we can help lead each other to Christ. May their example inspire us to always help our friends to Christ. Read more at the link in our bio. Photos taken by Jordan at Mar Sarkis and Bakhos Church #Hadchit in Lebanon. #Maronite #LivingMaronite #Maronites #SaintOfTheDay Today is the feast of Sts Justina and Cyprian. They are very popular saints in Maronite communities. There is a monastery in Kiffane in Lebanon named after these two saints. It was established in the seventh century as a Maronite Church. By the nineteenth century the newly established Lebanese Maronite Order established the Church as a monastery and it continues as a monastery to this day. It has seen many saints including Saint Charbel, Saint Nehmtallah and Blessed Estephan Nehme. They studied and lived there as monastics. They are marvellous saints for our time. In our current world, the idea of magic, card reading, horoscopes and séances remain as prevalent as they were in the fourth century. However, we learn from Cyprian and Justina, that this is not the work of God and is dangerous as it can invite the spirit of darkness. Our repentance and hope is found in Christ, just as Cyprian came to know, when he was unable to conquer Justina’s pure heart for evil. Saints Justina and Cyprian pray for us! Read more at our website livingmaronite.com

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