Understanding the Liturgy Part 2: Explanation of the Liturgy, The Sanctification of Time

What is the true meaning of the Divine Liturgy? In this talk from the “Understanding the Liturgy” series, Fr. Mark explores the deeper meaning behind Orthodox worship. Moving beyond the external rubrics and rituals, he explains how the liturgy is actually the dramatization of Scripture, the sanctification of time, and the participation of the Church in eternity through the Eucharist. Drawing from the teachings of the early Church Fathers, St. Paul, and theologians like Fr. Alexander Schmemann, this lecture reveals how the Divine Liturgy transforms ordinary chronological time (chronos) into the eternal “now” of salvation (kairos). Fr. Mark shows that the liturgy is not merely something we attend, but a living participation in Christ’s resurrection, the life of the Holy Trinity, and the eternal Kingdom of God. This talk is part of the Understanding the Liturgy series, helping believers rediscover the beauty, depth, and transformative power of Orthodox worship.