Elderhood and the Sacrament of Communion
An Orthodox Theological Exploration of Gracefully Aging
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3427730 |
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| Authors | Teofil Cristian Tia, Teofil Tia (0000-0002-4293-6195, Babeș-Bolyai University), Smaranda Adina Cosma, Smaranda Cosma (0000-0003-3875-9656, Babeș-Bolyai University), Horatiu Vasile Borza (0000-0002-9091-111X, Babeș-Bolyai University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 304 |
| Publication date | 2024-02-29 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel15030304 |
| OpenAlex | W4392286018 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 54 |
Investigating the later stages of life, this study aims to outline a specific personal context shaped during this phase, approached from various perspectives: theological, medical, psychological, and social, each highlighting distinct challenges. Theologically, the focus is on the afterlife and preparation for meeting the Righteous Judge. Medically, the emphasis is on health deterioration, culminating in the cessation of bodily existence. Psychologically, the study mentions the decline in cognitive functions, anxiety, and depression. Social aspects include isolation, marginalization, adaptation to change, and the loss of loved ones. Considering the impact of these factors on human life, this research examines to what extent the Sacrament of Communion, from an Orthodox perspective, offers answers to all these challenges. Based on a qualitative research method (content/thematic analysis) of liturgical texts using MAXQDA software, the study focuses on the prayers preceding and following this Sacrament. It highlights the complex nature of the Sacrament of Communion, its multiple faces, and its extended benefits, as well as the risks of partaking without proper preparation. The results provide arguments for the significance the Orthodox Church grants to the mystical union between man and God in the Sacrament of Communion, also emphasizing the importance of an authentic spiritual life
Eucharist · Sociology · Theology · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Philosophy
Successful Aging
Prevalence and determinants of depression among old age
Loneliness and social isolation interventions for older adults
Consequences of chronic diseases and other limitations associated with old age – a scoping review
Stereotypes of Aging
Depression in Older Adults
Age-Ism
Old Age and Loneliness
Lifespan and Healthspan
The Impact of Age on Cognition
Aging and Loneliness
Impact of Healthy Lifestyle Factors on Life Expectancies in the US Population
Dynamics of life expectancy and life span equality
Interrater reliability
Socioeconomic Status and Access to Healthcare
Disability theology
Elderhood
A Coefficient of Agreement for Nominal Scales
Guidelines for Establishing Reliability When Coding Narrative Data
Anxiety, Depression and Quality of Life in Older Adults
Views on Aging and Health
Effects of Own and Spousal Disability on Loneliness Among Older Adults
Ageism Linked to Culture, Not Demographics
Disengagement-A Tentative Theory of Aging
Global Population Aging
Disability Theology
Depression among poor older adults
Death and Dying in Orthodox Liturgy
| Highly cited | No |
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