THE PROBLEM OF PERCEPTION OF THE CHURCH SLAVIC LANGUAGE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE LANGUAGE REFORM IN ORTHODOX SERVICES
https://doi.org/10.18384/2310-7278-2023-1-37-50
Abstract
Aim. We prove the need to increase the understanding of the Church Slavonic language by Orthodox believers and identify methods for achieving this goal.
Methodology. Use is made of a historical and structural analysis. The study relies on experience and argumentation, as well as examination of various sources. The paper presents arguments and counter-arguments on the issue of understanding / misunderstanding of liturgical texts in the modern Orthodox environment and identifies the main ways to resolve this issue. We cite and analyze the statements of
theologians and philologists and, on this basis, give arguments in favor of the need to preserve the Church Slavonic language in worship.
Research implications. The practical significance of the study lies in the fact that its results additionally confirm the need to preserve the Church Slavonic language as the language of worship. The inconsistency of the idea of a complete reformation of the Church Slavonic language, which is currently popular in society, is substantiated.
Results. Using the results of the analysis, we note that the corresponding level of understanding of the Church Slavonic language is achieved independently by a person in the process of constant attendance at Orthodox services and by studying the grammar of the language. The degree of understanding of the Church Slavonic language depends on the general level of spiritual literacy of parishioners. It is necessary to root in the minds of believers the belief that knowledge of the Church Slavonic language is an indirect confirmation of their faith and love for God and the Church.
About the Author
M. I. Arkhipov (Hieromonk Laurus)
Moscow Theological Academy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Hieromonk Lavr (Maxim I. Arkhipov) – Master of Theology, Postgraduate Student, Department of Philology; Master Degree in Theology; Cenobite, Sretensky Stauropegion Monastery
141300, Moscow Region, Sergiev Posad, Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra
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