How often should one commune?

by Priest Daniel Sysoev

Every Christian gives thought to the question of how often one should commune. In asking the advice of various priests, one may hear opinions that discourage frequent communion by the laity, or on the contrary one may be advised to approach the Holy Chalice as often as possible, especially on ho-ly days. In certain churches it has been the practice since Soviet times not to commune parishioners on Pascha and Bright Week. But what does the Church say about this? What canons and rules exist to determine the frequency with which the faithful take part in the sacrament of Holy Communion? This booklet explains the necessity of frequent communion, presenting the reader with detailed supporting arguments from the works of the Holy Fathers and the church canons. Priest Daniel Sysoev. Deacon Georgiy Maximov. How Often Should One Commune? The Truth About the Practice of Fre-quent Communion. Moscow, 2014. The Rev. Daniel Sysoev Mis-sionary Center Benevolent Fund. — 128 p. ISBN 978-5-4279-0019-5

281 pages, Perfect Paperback

Published January 1, 2014