Selected Orthodox liturgical tests for the feasts of the incarnation. Each day's material is introduced by a short account of its thematic sources, and accompanied by a brief spiritual and theological commentary. A concise account of the development of the liturgical calendar and the origins of these feasts in the Orthodox Church.
Hugh Wybrew's authoritative yet highly readable account traces the fascinating story of the Orthodox liturgy from its origins in the first century to the present day, conveying a lively and memorable sense of what it would have felt like to be among the worshippers.
Selected liturgical texts and commentary from the services. A concise opening section outlines the development of this season in the Byzantine rite and its present patterns in the Orthodox Church. Introduces the reader to the richness of Orthodox liturgical prayer and provides Christians of all traditions with material for meditation and personal prayer.