[narses]

Two languages were the vernacular of the first century, greek and latin. Early Church documents were written in both. The Roman Empire was the "prepared ground" for the "mustard seed" that was the early Church. Latin, being the vernacular for the largest part of the early Church, was the common language of Her leaders. As the centuries went on, Latin's status as a "dead" language provided security for the Deposit of Faith that is our common heritage.

[sinkspur]

Latin, being the vernacular for the largest part of the early Church, was the common language of Her leaders.

And now, with the Church spread throughout the world, the vernacular should be the common language for the liturgy in each country.