Eastern Catholic Churches affirm Hebrews 1:8 as a passage that directly establishes Christ's divinity and eternal kingship. The application of Psalm 45:6-7 to Jesus is understood within patristic exegesis as a clear christological statement. The passage affirms that Christ sits upon the throne of God eternally and is worshipped as God. Eastern Catholic theology, rooted in patristic interpretation, sees this passage as foundational to understanding Christ's divine nature and his position at the right hand of the Father. The passage is integrated into Eastern Catholic liturgical prayer and theology.