“Transfiguration Meetings” festival
takes place in Moscow since 2015
by initiative of the Transfiguration Brotherhood
 

Festival venue «Liturgical Life»

Liturgy after the Liturgy: Holy Scripture and the Agape Tradition in the Life of the Church

Pavilion 7А, 2nd floor.

What does it mean to a modern Christian to read the Gospel together and attend an Agape meal? What is the significance for us?

18 August

16:00–18:00

Round table: Holy Scripture and is Effective Action in the Life of the Church

     How can Scripture helps the modern Orthodox Christian bring his life into the church?
     What stereotypes exist in terms of the perception of Scripture? Why is it so difficult to related Scripture and our own ecclesial life?
     Why do we get together to read Scripture? What fruits of this activity can we bear witness to?

19 August

16:30–18:30

Round table: Agape meals in the history of Church Practice

     What happens at a Christian Agape Meal?
     What caused the renewed interest in Agape meals during the 20th century? Are there aspects of their Agape meal experience that the confessors of the 20th century used in their church / liturgical practice?
     The Agape meal today – only a part of history or something that has a place in our lives?
     What can modern Agape meals look life? 


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