Join frederica mathewesgreen, in this video series, on a journey into the eastern orthodox church. Welcome transfiguration of our savior greek orthodox church. Welcome to the orthodox church audiobook by frederica. Welcome to the orthodox church commonweal magazine. This book provides an introduction to orthodoxy through a series of visits to a fictitious orthodox church. Pdf welcome to the orthodox church download full pdf.
Mathewesgreen chooses to teach the reader of eastern orthodoxy by taking them through a tour of a church. This book follows exactly frederica mathewesgreens tried and true recipe, of lucid writing marked by a strong sense of humor, but never escaping from the deepest spiritual realities. Prepared under the guidance and direction of our holy synod, this book focuses on the meaning and significance of being a parish council member. Learn about orthodox teachings and dogma, orthodox. The website of transfiguration of our savior greek orthodox church. While it contains a little written description of the basics of what westerns refer to as theology, it does contain practical understanding of the orthodox traditions and. An introduction to eastern christianity because i saw some of mrs. John the baptist coptic orthodox church is a member church of the coptic orthodox diocese of the southern united states, under the auspices of h. The author provides commentary on everything from venerating an icon to the orthodox understanding of the atonement. Plenty of books deal with christian theology in weighty and abstruse ways, but few apply the. Welcome to the orthodox church its history, theology, worship, spirituality, and daily life. Welcome to the orthodox churchits history, theology, worship, spirituality, and daily life. Learn about orthodox teachings and dogma, orthodox architecture and terminology, and what it means to live an orthodox life. In an inviting and highly personal style, she leads her imaginary tourists into the deeper significance of architecture and furnishings, moving easily, for.
Mathewesgreen videos on youtube and i liked her method of teaching. Join frederica mathewesgreen on a journey into the eastern orthodox church. Welcome to the orthodox church by frederica mathewesgreen. The outline of the book as someone exploring an imaginary church allows her to articulate in refreshing ways the liturgical mind and heart of the faith from the veneration of icons to the use of incense, to the theology of synergy and the energies, to the jesus. Plenty of books deal with christian theology in weighty and abstruse ways, but precious few apply the theology so wholly to the everyday lived realities of life, and in such easily accessible prose, as does welcome to the orthodox church. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. This one comprehensively covers the history, theology, and practice. Mathewsgreen provides commentary and explanations on everything from how to venerate an icon, the orthodox understanding of the atonement, to the lenten significance of tofu. I completely adore fredericas books because she has such an engaging way of writing about the orthodox church. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. These videos are based off of fredericas new book, welcome to the orthodox church. Welcome to the orthodox church audiobook frederica mathewes. An overview of the orthodox divine liturgy youtube. Welcome to the orthodox church religion booknotes 2016.
Its the perfect book for inquirers and newcomers, but even readers who have been orthodox all their lives say they learned things they never. The sign of the cross, icons, and tradition in the orthodox church. She also shares a little from her own journey into the orthodox church and accepting its traditions. This video guide provides a comprehensive introduction to orthodoxy. This friendly guide provides a comprehensive introduction to orthodoxy, but with a twist.
Fredericas warm welcome to the orthodox church is a wonderful sojourn through the thought and practices of the ancient faith. The paperback of the welcome to the orthodox church. The outline of the book as someone exploring an imaginary church allows her to articulate in refreshing ways the liturgical mind and heart of the faith from the veneration of icons to the use of incense, to the theology of synergy and the energies, to the jesus prayer and mystery of marriage. Orthodoxy believes that the church has her origin in the apostolic community called into being by jesus christ, and enlivened by the holy spirit. A guidebook for parish council members serving communities of the greek orthodox archdiocese of america.
We are christian, acknowledging jesus as the christ, the son of god and savior of all. Many of our congregants journeyed to the orthodox church from other christian faith traditions and denominations and some nonchristian religious and spiritual traditions. Our church is a place of worship, teaching, fellowship, and love. Bishop ware is both intellectual and spiritual, a rare combinationperhaps more rare in the west than in the east orthodox church.
Its the perfect book for inquirers and newcomers, but even listeners who have been orthodox all their lives say they learned things they never knew before. How to learn about orthodoxy xi a challenging faith xii. Enjoyable, easytoread, and leavened with humor, welcome to the orthodox church is a gracious guide to the ancient faith of the christian east. So whether you are on a journey or just wanting to visit a local orthodox parish you will be welcome at saint anne. These videos are drawn from fredericas new book, welcome to the orthodox church click image to order from amazon. So if thats the case, and she knows it, why would she write a. An introduction to eastern christianity by frederica mathewesgreen isbn. Frederica explains why orthodox christians kiss icons as well as how orthodox christians make the sign of the cross and the meaning behind it. Books and courses, as frederica mathewesgreen points out in her introduction to welcome to the orthodox church teach you about the faith, but they cant teach the faith itself, because its not primarily a religious institution, but a spiritual path. Read only if you are seriously trying to understand orthodox practices. Welcome to the orthodox church audiobook frederica. Its the perfect book for inquirers and newcomers, but even readers who have been.
The book is also a wonderful window into the more than a year old byzantine christian empire and civilization. An introduction to the orthodox worship space youtube. Welcome to the saint anthony greek orthodox church website. Plenty of books deal with christian theology in weighty and abstruse ways, but few apply the theology so wholly to the everyday lived realities of life, and in such easily accessible prose, as does welcome to the orthodox church. Frederica mathewesgreen there are other introductory books about orthodoxy, but they are all somewhat academic. Add to basket 2020 holy trinity orthodox russian calendar russianlanguage. Frederica mathewesgreen has given us a warm and inviting defense of orthodox christianity without being defensive. The sign of the cross, icons, and tradition in the orthodox church by theoria. We are a vibrant community of faithful christians in central arkansas who are a part of the annunciation church family committed to serving the lord god and loving our neighbors by adhering to orthodox christian principles that are concurrently scriptural, traditional, apostolic and eucharistic. Where the orthodox prayer book was first translated into english. This one comprehensively covers the history, theology, and practice without talking over your head. Feb, 2015 illustration from frederica mathewesgreens forthcoming book, welcome to the orthodox church. Welcome to the orthodox church frederica mathewesgreen. Inviting rather than argumentative, this is a book orthodox christians will be giving to their friends.
Welcome to the orthodox church there are other introductory books about orthodoxy. George church of spring valley is a member parish of the antiochian orthodox christian archdiocese, in communion with the assembly of canonical orthodox bishops of north and central america. These books tobit, judah, more chapters of esther and daniel, the books of maccabees, the book of the wisdom of solomon, the book of sirach, the prophecy of baruch, and the prayer of manassehare considered by the orthodox to be fully part of the old testament because they are part of the longer canon that was accepted from the beginning by. Welcome to the orthodox churchits history, theology.
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