Every Christian gives thought to the question of how often one should commune. In asking the advice of various priests, one may hear opinions that discourage frequent communion by the laity, or on the contrary one may be advised to approach the Holy Chalice as often as possible, especially on holy days. In certain churches it has been the practice since Soviet times not to commune parishioners on Pascha and Bright Week.
But what does the Church say about this? What canons and rules exist to determine the frequency with which the faithful take part in the sacrament of Holy Communion?
This booklet explains the necessity of frequent communion, presenting the reader with detailed supporting arguments from the works of the Holy Fathers and the church canons.
Contents
Priest Daniel Sysoyev
How Often Should One Commune?
Several Abuses of Frequent Communion
Communion in Practice Today
Where The Opponents
of Frequent Communion are Correct
False Views of the Opponents
of Frequent Communion
The Opponents’ Denial of God’s Presence
in the Church
The Scriptures on Frequent Communion
The Church Canons
on Frequent Communion
The Holy Fathers on Frequent Communion
Arguments of the Opponents
of Frequent Communion
About the Practice
of Preparing for Communion
Conclusions
Deacon George Maximov
The Truth About the Practice of Frequent Communion
Part One
Notes and Bibliography
Part 2
Preparation for Communion
Notes and Bibliography
