A study of the major symbols of the Orthodox Church By: Anthony M. Coniaris
Includes chapters on Incense, Candles, Flowering of the Cross; Ladder to Heaven; Hesychasm: The Practice of Silence; Palms; the Epitaphion and Tomb of Jesus, Theotokos With Child in the Apse; Christ Pantocrator; the Divine Liturgy: Reality Not Symbol; Epiphany and the Blessing of Water.
The 12 chapters of this delightful book tell the story of the symbols through which Orthodox Christians celebrate their faith in the Triune God. Weaving together effective illustrations, numerable quotations, charming verse and attractive, clear prose, the author brings to light and life the symbols of the Orthodox Church and examines their mystical and spiritual meaning.
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