The year of Grace of the Lord
: a scriptural and liturgical commentary on the calendar of the orthodox church
/ by a monk of the eastern church
; translated from the French by Deborah Cowen
Language: Αγγλικά ; of original work, Γαλλικά.Country: Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες Αμερικής.Publication: Crestwood, New York : St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1980Description: viii, 254 p. ; 22 cmISBN: 0913836680 (pbk.).Dewey: 263.9 (Edition 23rd)Old Classification: Ν3 (Εορτοδρόμια)Abstract: On the basis of worship of the Orthodox Church, The Year of Grace of the Lord takes the reader through the Sundays and feast days from the beginning of the year in September to the time of its completion after Pentecost. It is a guide to the scriptural readings and prayers of the calendar year and reveals the spiritual growth in Christ that is opened to us in them. In the author's words, the liturgical year is "an abridgement of the history of salvation." A helpful list of reference notes, including historical and theological material, is given at the end of each chapter. This book will be of interest to anyone who wishes to know more about the development and pattern of the Orthodox liturgical year.Subject - Topical Name: χριστιανικές εορτές | ορθόδοξη λατρεία | εκκλησιαστικό ημερολόγιο | εορτοδρόμια | στοχασμοί Item type:
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| Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraklitos Library Κεντρικά Βιβλιοστάσια | Ομιλητική | 263.9 GilL a/y 1980 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available |
Notes Pertaining to Title and Statement of Responsibility: Translation of: L'An de grâce du Seigneur : un commentaire de l'année liturgique byzantine.
Summary or Abstract: On the basis of worship of the Orthodox Church, The Year of Grace of the Lord takes the reader through the Sundays and feast days from the beginning of the year in September to the time of its completion after Pentecost. It is a guide to the scriptural readings and prayers of the calendar year and reveals the spiritual growth in Christ that is opened to us in them. In the author's words, the liturgical year is "an abridgement of the history of salvation."
A helpful list of reference notes, including historical and theological material, is given at the end of each chapter. This book will be of interest to anyone who wishes to know more about the development and pattern of the Orthodox liturgical year.
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