devotionsuch
Devotionsuch is a term used in contemporary studies of sacred practice to describe a form of devotion that is enacted, displayed, and coordinated through online platforms. It encompasses rituals, prayers, meditations, or moral disciplines that are publicly shared, often on social media or streaming services, with the intention of inviting participation or witness from a community. Practitioners may post daily routines, liturgical texts, or reflective commentary, sometimes incorporating multimedia elements such as video, music, or imagery. The term emphasizes both inward focus and outward verifiability, whereby devotion is performed as a social act that circulates within digital networks.
Origins and usage of devotionsuch are tied to observations of how private spiritual practices have migrated
Theoretical framing of devotionsuch draws on digital religion, ritual economy, and performativity. It raises questions about
See also: digital religion, online ritual, performativity in religion, mindfulness communities.