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.
| Weight | 3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 1.7 × 7 in |
| Writer |
Be the first to review “Sacred Symbols That Speak V. 1”
Product Enquiry
Related products
Bundles
This set includes four books that speaking about St. Mary the Mother of God. On the Blessedness of the Theotokos Virgin Mary: An Icon of Simplicity Mary, Worthy of All Praise Sayings on: The Holy Theotokos This bundle is a $35.99 value for only $32.99! For more information on each book, visit each item individually.
Monasticism
This is an exceptional book, one of the most amazing and edifying Lives of modern holy elders ever to be translated into English. Elder Porphyrios, a Greek monk and priest who died in 1991, stands in the long tradition of charismatic spiritual guides in the Eastern Church which continues from the apostolic age down to [...]
Saint Stories
Everyday Saints and Other Stories By: Archimandrite Tikhon The book is a portrait of one of the Orthodox Church’s holiest sites, the Pskovo-Pechersky Monastery in northwestern Russia. The monastery stayed open during the Soviet era, surviving first within independent Estonia, then by the wiliness and fortitude of the monks after the territory was absorbed into [...]
Patristics & Patrology
With great joy and enthusiasm, we present to you The Holy Theotokos, part of the Treasures of the Fathers of the Church series. This book contains excerpts from patristic writings related to the Holy Virgin Mary. In addition, the book features several theological articles related to the place and faith of the Holy Theotokos in [...]
Saint Stories
By Christopher Moorey Do you long to establish a relationship with the saints, but find them-or the volumes written about them – a little intimidating? The saints started out as ordinary Christians, just like us, and they are waiting to accompany us on our journey to heaven if we will only reach out our hands. [...]
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.