Rev. Mark Morozowich, dean, theology, and associate professor, liturgical studies and sacramental theology was quoted in the National Catholic Register about the deference to local circumstances within Mass when it comes to the Eucharist.
..."Classically, we can look at the very clear acceptance of the Byzantine Rite having a leavened bread for its Eucharist, whereas the Roman Church has an unleavened bread for its Eucharist.”
“Both are different but yet both are valid matter, according to their own ritual tradition,” Father Morozowich said. “This is something that has been going on for 2,000 years.”...
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