Liturgy stands at the intersection of ritual action, theological expression, and lived ecclesial experience. It is the locus where history and theology meet, becoming an act that is at once temporal and mystical. Inseparably bound to the history of salvation, liturgy simultaneously constitutes the Church’s continual prosphorá (offering) to God and God’s ongoing koinōnía (communion) with humanity. As such, liturgy may be approached both as a structured and inherited pattern of Christian worship and, more importantly, a communal and prayerful act through which faith is articulated, lived, and continually experienced. This encounter between history and theology opens fruitful avenues for examining how liturgical expressions undergo shifts in interpretation, adaptation, and reception across different periods, regions, and ecclesial settings. Texts, vestments, music, people, and all that is “liturgical” thus become embodied witnesses to the history and theology of Christian worship, inviting analysis and investigation for the benefit of the wider community.
The St Sarapion’s Society of Liturgy is holding its inaugural conference in Australia, which explores a wide range of themes within liturgical studies. Attendance is open to all chanters, deacons, servants, clergy, and anyone with an interest in the study of liturgy and theology.
For general attendance, register by clicking on the button below. Those wishing to submit an abstract should instead complete the form at the end of the page.
CALL FOR PAPERS
St Sarapion’s Society of Liturgy invites contributions that explore a wide range of themes within liturgical studies to present at the inaugural conference in Australia. While the conference gives particular attention to the Coptic liturgical tradition, submissions engaging the wider Orthodox world are warmly welcomed. From ecclesial rites to liturgical revelation, the conference seeks to showcase academic research and dialogue among established scholars, early career researchers, postgraduate students, clergy, and others engaged in the study of liturgy and theology.
Abstracts of 250–300 words are invited for papers of approximately 20 minutes, followed by discussion. Submissions should include the paper title, author name, institutional affiliation (where applicable), and a brief biographical note of 50–100 words. The language of the conference will be English.
Abstract submission deadline: Sunday, 10 May
Notification of acceptance: Sunday, 17 May
Selected papers may be considered for publication in a peer-reviewed edited volume or journal issue associated with St Sarapion’s Society of Liturgy.
Abstracts should be submitted using the form below. A file containing the abstract may also be uploaded.