It is fully acceptable (even preferable) to stand for the entire Eucharistic liturgy service if you can. But always during the Gospel reading, the Little and Great Entrances, the Anaphora, the distribution of Holy Communion, whenever the priest gives a blessing, and the Dismissal.
The ancient Church absorbed aspects of Old Testament traditions of the Temple and synagogue practice. The synagogue allowed sitting during instruction while the Temple prescribed standing in God’s presence.
The Eucharistic service with its bloodless sacrifice reflects the latter. Also, the Church stresses the participation of the laity in the Mystery together with the priests, thus the active stance, rather than a passive position sitting down.
It is acceptable to sit down during parts of vespers, matins and hours services. More will be said about that later
The ancient Church absorbed aspects of Old Testament traditions of the Temple and synagogue practice. The synagogue allowed sitting during instruction while the Temple prescribed standing in God’s presence.
The Eucharistic service with its bloodless sacrifice reflects the latter. Also, the Church stresses the participation of the laity in the Mystery together with the priests, thus the active stance, rather than a passive position sitting down.
It is acceptable to sit down during parts of vespers, matins and hours services. More will be said about that later
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