This study utilises Conversational Analysis (CA) theory to examine the discourse
and conversational dynamics in the prayers of the Eternal Sacred Order of the
Cherubim and Seraphim (ESOCS) Church, a spiritually vibrant community known
for its fervent, linguistically rich prayers. ESOCS prayers are rooted in distinctive
traditions that incorporate scriptural references, ritualistic expressions, and
emotional outpourings, offering a rich domain for linguistic analysis. The study
analyses 4 prayer samples, selected from an initial pool of 45 prayer recordings
collected across 22 ESOCS church branches worldwide, focusing on dialogicity,
foregrounding, cohesion, adjacency pairs, and prosody. The findings reveal that
an interactive exchange between linguistic structure, cultural practices, and
spirituality characterises ESOCS prayer dialogue. Dialogicity, rhetorical strategies,
and prosody play a significant role in fostering the congregation’s active
engagement, unity, and reverence. Furthermore, cohesion techniques and the
use of adjacency pairs reflect the cultural values that shape the prayer experience,
enhancing both clarity and emotional depth. This investigation offers insights
into the unique conversational dynamics of ESOCS prayers and contributes
significantly to the growing literature on religious discourse analysis, particularly,
in the context of prayers.
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