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The Divine Liturgy, Part 6
Recap, Recapitulation, and Consecration
Talk by Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen)
May 12, 2026

Topics discussed include:
(1) Recap of Temple discussions;
(2) "Thine own of Thine own, we offer unto Thee, on behalf of all and for all." We are entering into Christ's self-offering. He offers Himself and all creation, recapitulated in Him. Discussion of Recapitulation, as rooted in the Christology of Colossians 1:15-20 and Ephesians 1:10-12 & 21-22.
(3) Consecration Prayers for a new Orthodox Temple.