The Principle ofritual
The system, including diskos, Asterisk, Lamb and particles, is a model of Creation. In the literal sense, it is a matrix of being. This set of symbols reflects the basic structures of which are woven the Heaven and the Earth. At the liturgy, through specific actions operating by priest, this system moves into the New Testament mystical space. Into the area where is the "world of the future century", the Heavenly Jerusalem, and the King of kings sitting on the Throne of Glory. This occurs when the diskos and the chalice are brought to the altar and placed on the throne.
Nevertheless, the external actions represent only a half of the Sacraments. In order the Lord accepts the Eucharistic sacrifice, it is also necessary to perform the Sacrament in spiritual and contemplative space. In this consists the essence of the New Testament priesthoodafter the order of Melchizedek.Melchizedekhas agift ofvisionof the state powerof God,theseangelicenergy structures that are represented on the icon "Christ in Majesty". And according to this, he performs a contemplative presence before God on behalf of all Creation. His ministry consists in realization of the Eucharistic mission. He gathers the entire being of the universal Church in whole, elevates it to the height of Mount Zion and put it on the Throne of the Glory of God.
