Catechism of the Orthodox Christian Faith

A Perpetual Commandment

Part I: On Faith · Holy Communion: The Eucharist

Q349

How is the Mystery of Holy Communion a perpetual commandment in the Church of Christ?

Christians will continue to celebrate the Divine Liturgy at least weekly, on the Lord’s Day, and, where possible, more often, especially on the Sabbath and on feast days, as long as this age endures, even to Christ’s second coming: “To him be the glory in the Church by Christ Jesus to all generations, unto ages of ages. Amen” (Eph 3:21; see Q252, Q257); “for as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes” (1Co 11:26; see Q210, Q343).