No hand holding in the eastern Catholic churches that I'm aware of. We're far too busy chanting and crossing ourselves.
No "sign of peace" either. It's not in the liturgy.
Not in the Maronite Church.
We're far too busy chanting and crossing ourselves.
Isn't that the truth!
No "sign of peace" either. It's not in the liturgy.
The Maronite Church includes the Sign of Peace in their liturgy. Our Lord also taught us that before we offer our gifts we must make peace with our brothers and sisters. The priest kisses the altar, places his hands on the chalice, then passes God's peace to the deacon, who then gives it to the acolyte, who passes it to the first person in the pews, who passes it to the next person, and so on. Very rich indeed!
Here is yet one more link brimming with information on the various Eastern Churches and their liturgies.