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What is the name of the prayer incorporated in the Eucharistic service of the Church of the East attributed to Nestorius?

  • Anaphora of Nestorius

  • Anaphora of Basil

  • Anaphora of Cyril

  • Anaphora of Gregory

Answer

The Anaphora of Nestorius, attributed to Nestorius, the patriarch of Constantinople from 428 to 431, is a Eucharistic prayer incorporated into the Church of the East's liturgy. It is one of the oldest Eucharistic prayers in the Christian tradition and reflects Theological emphases of the Church of the East, including the role of the Holy Spirit in the consecration of the elements.
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