A Manual of the Orthodox Church's Divine Services

This comprehensive work provides a detailed survey of Orthodox Church divine services, including the nature and origin of worship, church building, clergy, vestments, and public worship cycles. It also discusses festal services, different services of need, and rare topics such as the Coronation and Anointing of the Tsar. Suitable for both inquirers and those familiar with Orthodox worship.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2023
Publisher: Holy Trinity Publications

This extensive work provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of all aspects related to the Divine Services of the Orthodox Church, accompanied by helpful illustrations throughout. The author begins by delving into the nature and origin of Divine Worship, encompassing discussions on the church building, the clergy responsible for performing these services, their vestments, and the various cycles of public worship. A detailed examination is conducted of the services of Great Vespers, Matins, and the Divine Liturgy, as well as festal services and various services of need, such as Baptism and Chrismation, Confession, Ordination, Matrimony, Unction, Prayer Services, Monastic Tonsure and Burial, and the Consecration of a Church. Additionally, a rare discussion on the rite of the Coronation and Anointing of the Tsar is included.

Originally translated and printed prior to the Russian Revolution, this manual serves as an excellent introduction to Orthodox Worship for those seeking knowledge, as well as a convenient reference guide for those already familiar with the intricacies of Orthodox Services.

Weight: 352g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780884654926