Real VoicesReal Voices

The Formalization of Divine Liturgy | Welcoming Gifts [Ep. 8]

Ancient Faith

Ancient Faith

teaching

April 15, 2026
In this eighth episode, we explore how the Orthodox Eucharist took its present form and how this reflects the pattern of Old Testament sacrifice. To submit a question for the upcoming Q&A episode, email welcominggifts@ancientfaith.com 0:00 - Intro 1:32 - How did the structure of the Divine Liturgy begin? 17:52 - Do we still see Sacrifice in the Liturgy today? 32:02 - The Proskomedia (beginning of Liturgy) 40:12 - The Great Entrance 49:02 - Consecration of the Gifts 57:08 - The Holy Things are for the Holy 1:09:21 - Reception of the Gifts 1:15:40 - Our Prayer Rule 1:18:18 - "Re-presenting" the Sacrifice 1:22:48 - Coming up next time... 👉 Want more podcasts, daily devotional, and Scripture teachings? Download our app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ancient-faith-radio-app/id542980935 or here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ancientfaithministries.ancientfaithradio.prod&pli=1 Follow Ancient Faith on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/ancientfaithministries/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ancientfaithministries Find Books and Other Resources from Ancient Faith: https://store.ancientfaith.com/ Support Ancient Faith Ministries: https://www.ancientfaith.com/support/ About us: Ancient Faith Ministries exists to carry out the Great Commission of Jesus Christ through accessible and excellently-crafted publications and creative media that educate, edify, and evangelize, leading to a living experience of God through His Holy Orthodox Church. Ancient Faith Ministries operates with the blessing of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. #orthodoxchurch #easternorthodox #orthodoxy #ancientfaith #christianity

Topics

orthodoxancient faithancient faith radioorthodox churchorthodoxyeastern orthodoxantiochianorthodox christianityeastern christianitylord of spirits