Sacramentality and ministerial succession

What it is: The Assyrian Church of the East understands its life in a sacramental and ministerial key.

How the tradition understands it: Baptism, Eucharist, order, marriage, and other rites participate in the life of the church in continuity with the apostolic and episcopal tradition.

Basis and context: Sacramentality appears strongly in the liturgy and in the ecclesial organization.

Debates and variations: Terminology may vary in comparison with other traditions, but sacramental reality is central.

Supportive

2 Timothy 2:2

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Faithful transmission of teaching.

Reference: 2 Timothy 2:2.
Content: Paul speaks of transmitting the teaching to faithful people able to teach others.
Use in debate: It is relevant for ministerial succession and doctrinal continuity.

Anaphora of Addai and Mari

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One of the oldest eucharistic prayers in continuous use.

Reference: The Anaphora of Addai and Mari.
Content: The eucharistic prayer expresses apostolic continuity and the very ancient liturgical identity of the East Syriac tradition.
Use in debate: It is a decisive source for sacramentality and the church's proper liturgy.

Matthew 28:19

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Trinitarian baptismal formula.

Reference: Matthew 28:19.
Content: Jesus commands baptism in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Use in debate: It is central for the Trinity, baptism, and ecclesial succession.