Lex orandi, lex credendi

"Lex orandi, lex credendi" is a Latin phrase meaning "the law of praying is the law of believing." It highlights the close relationship between worship and doctrine: the way a community prays reflects what it believes, and vice versa. Essentially, the forms and words used in religious rituals shape and express the community’s core beliefs, guiding its understanding of faith. This principle underscores that worship practices are not just traditions but also serve to teach and reinforce theological truths within a faith community.