They will tell you that the Novus Ordo Missae is how early Christians prayed in the first years. However, if you really want to see how things were first done just take the time to visit this (or any other) Greek rite parish. It will change your life.
This is Rome's wonderful San Atanasio dei Greci (St. Athanasius of the Greeks) founded in 1583 by Pope Gregory XIII, located on Rome's fashionable Via del Babuino (near the Spanish Steps). Divine Liturgy is sung here every Sunday at 11 a.m. It is a magnificent experience.
If you're ever in Rome on a May 1st be sure to attend sung vespers here and the reception afterwards in honor of St. Athanasius, whose feast day is May 2nd.
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There is a Ukrainian Rite Church somewhere near the Pantheon, I don't remember exactly where though... I stumbled upon it one day during vespers. It was an exceedingly beautiful little church if I am remebering it right.
Being at the Divine Liturgy there was just amazing. Since there I hear the "Χριστός ανέστη εκ νεκρών" song once and again in my mind.
There is a Ukranian Church in the Piazza della Madonna dei Monti. This is right near Santa Maria dei Monti, on Via dei Serpenti, near the Angelicum.
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