Can A Priest Conduct Greek-Rite Mass Celebrations?

A priest who has been granted faculties to celebrate the 1962 missal is not allowed to celebrate both the Mass according to the 1962 missal and the post-Vatican II missal on the same day. When two priests celebrate two Masses, Christ makes present anew through each of them, for us men and for our salvation. Priests and bishops of the Eastern Churches in full communion with the Bishop of Rome may concelebrate at any celebration of the Eucharist in any rite.

The first and second editions of the Roman Missal, as well as other law in force before the promulgation of the 1983 Code of Canon Law, required a serious preparation. After the Mass, the priest celebrant goes to the chair where they lead the rest of the Introductory Rites. There, they make the sign of the cross, greet the people, and briefly. The priest should normally participate in the vestments of their own rite.

The pope has now established a bishop’s “exclusive competence” to decide whether to celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass. If Mass is celebrated with the people, the priest should follow the Calendar of the church where he is celebrating. If Mass is celebrated with the participation of one minister, a Latin-rite Catholic priest can concelebrate at the Ukrainian Greek-rite Eucharist.

Priests need permission and training before they can celebrate in a rite other than the one into which they were ordained. For example, if a Roman Catholic Priest was to celebrate the Divine Liturgy in a non-Catholic church, they need the permission of the local hierarch.

Where can a priest celebrate Mass?

While the Mass is typically celebrated in a sacred place, the local bishop may, in certain circumstances, permit its celebration in a home, provided that the liturgical norms of the Church and the prescriptions of the bishop are observed. Inquiries regarding general guidelines issued by the bishop for the diocese should be directed to the diocesan chancery office.

Can Catholics receive Eucharist in Greek Orthodox Church?

The Eastern Orthodox Church does not allow Catholics to receive Holy Communion at their liturgies, despite individual Orthodox clergy offering it as a Catholic Communion. The Orthodox have a genuine priesthood and a genuine Eucharist, which they receive following the ancient discipline of fasting and confession of sin. Married Orthodox priests and laity abstain from marital relations before communing, demonstrating their reverence for the Blessed Sacrament. Therefore, it is not possible for Catholics to present themselves for Holy Communion at an Orthodox liturgy, as they may not observe their discipline of preparation for the sacrament.

Can Catholic priests say Mass outside a church?

The Code of Canon Law (CIC) mandates that eucharistic celebrations should be carried out in sacred places, such as churches, oratories, private chapels, and Catholic cemeteries. However, the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) provides guidance on what constitutes a “decent place” (loco honesto). If there is no church or if it is too small, Mass can be celebrated in another respectable place that is worthy of so great a mystery.

The 1917 Code of Canon Law states that Mass may not be celebrated in a bedroom, and the Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship states that if Mass is said outside a sacred place, it should not take place in a dining room or on a dining-room table. Local ordinarys may give permission to celebrate Mass in the place of worship of some Church or ecclesial community provided there is no scandal. However, it is never lawful for a priest to celebrate Mass in a temple or sacred place of any non-Christian religion.

These canonical obligations require Holy Mass to be celebrated in a “sacred place”, meaning a place that has been dedicated or blessed to be such. A plain cinderblock building with a drop ceiling could be blessed as a chapel, but such buildings would not be signs and symbols of heavenly realities. The church building is a sacramental reality that resembles heavenly realities, representing the union of heaven and earth, divinity and humanity, Christ and his Church.

In summary, the place where Holy Mass is carried out should correspond as much as possible to the Wedding Supper of the Lamb. While masses do not always have to be said in a sacred place, if our churches resembled churches, people would go out of their way to have Mass in sacred places.

Can any priest celebrate the Latin Mass?

In accordance with the tenets of the Catholic Church, all priests are deemed suitable for the extraordinary celebration of the Holy Mass, with the exception of those whose ability to officiate is restricted by Canon Law.

Can Greek Orthodox go to Catholic confession?

The Code of Canon Law, can. In accordance with Canon 844 §3, members of the Orthodox Church are permitted to receive the sacraments in the Catholic Church. This allows a baptized Greek Orthodox to confess in the Catholic Church, even in the absence of confirmation.

Does the Greek Orthodox Church believe in transubstantiation?

Eastern Orthodox Christians generally avoid the specifics of the doctrine of transubstantiation, which describes the actual presence of Christ in the Eucharist. They use the term “change” to describe the transformation of bread and wine into Jesus’ body and blood. The term was adopted by the Synod of Jerusalem in 1672 but is not recognized as having the authority of an Ecumenical Council and has been criticized for a perceived tendency toward Latinization.

The sacramental union view posits that the consecrated bread is united with Jesus’ body and wine with his blood for all communicants, whether believing or unbelieving, to eat and drink. This view is echoed by the Lutheran Church, which objects to philosophical terms like “consubstantiation”. Consubstantiation is the belief that Christ’s glorified body comes down into the bread through the consecration and is found there together with the natural substance of the bread, without quantity but whole and complete in every part of the sacramental bread.

Some High Church Anglicans identify with this position, but it is erroneously used to denote the Lutheran Church’s position, which affirms the doctrine of sacramental union as their teaching of the corporeal presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

Can Catholics celebrate Mass with Orthodox?

Catholics are permitted to attend an Orthodox liturgy; however, they are prohibited from receiving Holy Communion.

Is there a difference between Latin Mass and Tridentine Mass?

The Tridentine Mass, also known as the “Old Mass according to the 1962 Missal” or “The Latin Mass”, is an old form of Mass in the Roman Catholic Church that was authorized for use from 1570 until replaced in the 1960s. It is characterized by everything being in Latin, the priest conducting the liturgy facing East, and the congregation following the Mass in private prayer. The Tridentine Mass was replaced by the second Vatican Council in the 1960s. It is sometimes inaccurately called “The Latin Mass”.

Is Greek Orthodox closer to Catholic or Protestant?

The Orthodox Church is not a part of the Roman Catholic church or the numerous Protestant churches, but it is Catholic according to the original definition. The primary authority in the Orthodox Church is the Holy Spirit, who speaks in various ways, known as Holy Tradition. This term comes from the Greek word “paradosis”, meaning “that which is handed over or passed along”. The term is used in both positive and negative ways in the New Testament, with Jesus repudiating the traditions of the Pharisees and Sadducees because they give more attention and authority to these religious sects than to the Holy Scriptures.

However, the Apostle Paul commands the churches to obey the “traditions you have been taught, whether by letter or by our epistle”. Thus, there are both good and bad tradition, or Holy or Apostolic Tradition or men’s tradition, as the Orthodox Church asserts.

Can Catholics still celebrate the Latin Mass?

The Tridentine Mass, also known as the “Latin Mass”, was celebrated from 1570 until the revised Roman Missal in 1970 after the Second Vatican Council. The Tridentine liturgy was the Roman rite for 400 years, but it has only been used for a fraction of the time since the foundation of the church. Pope Paul VI called for liturgical reform in 1963, believing it would strengthen unity within the church. However, some Catholics preferred the previous rite.

In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI issued Summorum Pontificum, allowing the use of the pre-Vatican II Mass under certain conditions, to cultivate inclusion within the church. However, there was division among some Catholics who continued to believe the Tridentine Mass was a better or truer expression of faith. This led to “liturgy wars”, causing dissension and disruption. In response, Pope Francis followed Benedict XVI’s apostolic letter with Traditionis Custodes in 2021, addressing growing unrest and lack of charity among some of the faithful.

Can Catholics go to Greek Orthodox Mass?

The Consecration of the Eucharist during the divine liturgy of Eastern Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches is valid. A Roman rite Catholic can attend Eastern Catholic liturgies and receive Communion without issue, fulfilling their Sunday/holy day obligation. However, Eastern Orthodox liturgies do not fulfill the Sunday/holy day obligation to attend Mass. Catholics should not receive Communion at Eastern Orthodox liturgies, except in certain circumstances. To distinguish between Eastern Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches, contact the local diocese.