Transitus
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In Western Christianity, the Transitus (translation from Ecclesiastical Latin: crossing) refers to "the time of passage through death to life".[1] The Christian theologian German Martinez writes that:[2]
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The idea of death in the Latin transitus (transition, passing over) represents a unique Christian terminology linked to the paschal mystery. It consecrates the passage of the dying to eternal life. Offering the sacrifice of his or her personal life, the believer shares in the paschal transitus of Christ himself.[2]
With reference to Christian religious orders, in the Lukan liturgy for the Transitus, lessons from Psalm 23, Romans 1:4–8, and 1 Peter 1:3 are read; consequently anointing with holy anointing oil takes place.[3] Among Franciscans, on October 3, the Transitus of Saint Francis of Assisi is specifically commemorated.[4] However, among Franciscans, there is not a single liturgy for the Transitus and "therefore many expressions have developed" for this service.[4]
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