Abstract
Liturgical references in the swearing-in ceremonies of the President of the Republic of Poland after 1989
Highlights
The theatricalization of political life is a universal phenomenon
An exorcism is pronounced over the child, accompanied by the steward’s gesture of the hand. They ask for release from the power of sin and for the grace of living with Jesus Christ. Another element of the liturgy of the baptismal sacrament is the profession of faith and the obligation of parents or guardians to raise the child in the faith of the Catholic Church
The status of the person who participates in the ceremony is subject to change
Summary
The theatricalization of political life is a universal phenomenon. It involves attributing the features of a spectacle to the public practices. The court ceremonial, both in its expanded Byzantine version and the more modest Roman one, provided the patterns of behavior in the presence of the ruler which per analogiam would be useful during the Eucharist celebrated in persona Christi This influence was visible especially in the liturgy with the participation of the Pope, who until Vatican II was dressed in a special outfit, shoes and gloves, and wore a tiara on his head. Another element of the liturgy of the baptismal sacrament is the profession of faith and the obligation of parents or guardians to raise the child in the faith of the Catholic Church. The manifestation of the fact that “Christianity has left an indelible mark on the European culture” (Gołembski, 2008, p. 199) and significantly influenced the formation of symbolic space (of which culture and especially political culture is a part4), are state ceremo-
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callSimilar Papers
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
