Christian church services in the fourth century on the basis of the “Apostolic constitutions”.

Abstract

Aim of this paper is to show development of Christian liturgical tradition in 4 century, on the base of “Constitutions of the Holy Apostles”. On the basis of this manuscript we can observe the development of the liturgical tradition of the Eastern Church. This paper shows all church services described in manuscript, which leads to short analysis of liturgy, evening worship and morning service. thPaper also shows liturgical calendar of Church in 4 century which can educate about feasts and specials days in Christian life. This analysis leads to conclusion that liturgical tradition showed in “Constitutions...” was an example of developed liturgical life and even nowadays has serious influence in Orthodox liturgical life.