Pneumatoagic significance of ceon (ze,on) in the Byzantine Tradition

Abstract

In this article we make analyzes of dogmatic and liturgical aspect of adding "zeon" (warm water) to the cup before breaking the Lamb. We present historical development of the rite of adding warm water, theological and liturgical aspect and also the difference between Byzantine and Armenian liturgies rite. Our attention will not escape the historical course of the resolutions of the Armenian Church regarding the lack of warm water (zeon) in armenian Liturgy. The article will provide an explanation of the dogmatic, liturgical and practical explanation of the Zamoi Synod, the resolutions of the Synods of the UGCC regarding the addition of warm water in the Holy Liturgy.