Facing East: A Pilgrim's Journey into the Mysteries of OrthodoxyThe Classic Story of a Family's Pilgrimage Veiled in the smoke of incense, the Eastern Orthodox Church has long been an enigma to the Western world. Yet, as Frederica Mathewes-Green discovered, it is a vital, living faith, rich in ritual beauty and steadfast in integrity. Utilizing the framework of the Orthodox calendar, Mathewes-Green chronicles a year in the life of her small Orthodox mission church, eloquently illustrating the joys and blessings an ancient faith can bring to the worshipers of today. |
Contents
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The Akathist Service | 37 |
Rose Is Pregnant | 43 |
PART V | 93 |
PENTECOST | 99 |
Another Kind of Fasting | 146 |
Information Night | 156 |
Walking Around the Convent | 189 |
Gregs Ordination | 227 |
June 30 Joining the Dance | 233 |
the Myrh Bearer | 239 |
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Facing East: A Pilgrim's Journey into the Mysteries of Orthodoxy Frederica Mathewes-Green No preview available - 1997 |
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