* Maximus the Confessor's vision of a "cosmic liturgy" portrays the universe as a grand, unified act of worship moving towards God

* This theological perspective influenced medieval thought, scientific revolution, and cathedral architecture

* The concept reframes individual purpose within creation as participating in ongoing worship and transformation

* Maximus's creator-creature divide concept significantly impacted theological understanding of reality

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