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Cyril of Jerusalem, The Mystagogics (or Mystagogical Catecheses)

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In complement to the nineteen ortations that form Cyril's Lenten Catechesis for those about to be baptised, we possess also five catechetical orations delivered after baptism to those who have recently received 'the laver of regeneration'. It is to be noted that whilst these five orations were delivered in the days immediately following baptism, they do not in fact immediately follow upon the pre-baptismal catecheses we now possess, and the Mystagogics appear to come from a later period in Cyril's life.

Mystagogic 1: On sobriety and vigilance after baptism.
Mystagogic 2: Reflection on the inner mysteries of baptism, and the significance and symbolism of the movements of the rite.
Mystagogic 3: On chrism and chrismation.
Mystagogic 4: On the mystery of the transformation of bread and wine into the Lord's true body and blood in the Eucharist.
Mystagogic 5: On the movements of the Divine Liturgy and their meaning; with a spiritual commentary on the Our Father (the Lord's Prayer).

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