Question
Which three developments or practices were associated with medieval Eucharistic devotion?
Perpetual light before the consecrated Host
Elevation of the Host during Mass
Feast of Corpus Christi
Use of vernacular language in liturgy
Perpetual light before the consecrated Host
Elevation of the Host during Mass
Feast of Corpus Christi
Use of vernacular language in liturgy
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The three developments or practices associated with medieval Eucharistic devotion are:
1. **Perpetual light before the consecrated Host** - This practice involved keeping a light burning before the Eucharist, symbolizing the presence of Christ.
2. **Elevation of the Host during Mass** - The elevation of the Host is the moment when the priest raises the consecrated bread during the Mass, allowing the congregation to see and adore the Eucharist.
3. **Feast of Corpus Christi** - This feast, established in the 13th century, specifically celebrates the body of Christ in the Eucharist and became an important aspect of Eucharistic devotion.
The use of vernacular language in liturgy is more associated with later developments, particularly after the Second Vatican Council in the 20th century, and is not typically considered a medieval practice.
1. **Perpetual light before the consecrated Host** - This practice involved keeping a light burning before the Eucharist, symbolizing the presence of Christ.
2. **Elevation of the Host during Mass** - The elevation of the Host is the moment when the priest raises the consecrated bread during the Mass, allowing the congregation to see and adore the Eucharist.
3. **Feast of Corpus Christi** - This feast, established in the 13th century, specifically celebrates the body of Christ in the Eucharist and became an important aspect of Eucharistic devotion.
The use of vernacular language in liturgy is more associated with later developments, particularly after the Second Vatican Council in the 20th century, and is not typically considered a medieval practice.