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Theology and Form

Contemporary Orthodox Architecture in America

By: Nicholas Denysenko

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Theology and Form

Contemporary Orthodox Architecture in America

By: Nicholas Denysenko

How do space and architecture shape liturgical celebrations within a parish? In Theology and Form: Contemporary Orthodox Architecture in America, Nicholas Denysenko profiles seven contemporary Eastern Orthodox communities in the United States and analyzes how their ecclesiastical identities are affected by their physical space and architecture. He begins with an overview of the Orthodox architectural heritage and its relation to liturgy and ecclesiology, including topics such as stational liturgy, mobility of the assembly, the symbiosis between celebrants and assembly, placement of musicians, and festal processions representative of the Orthodox liturgy. Chapters 2–7 present comparative case studies of seven Orthodox parishes. Some of these have purchased their property and built new edifices; Denysenko analyzes how contemporary architecture makes use of sacred space and engages visitors. Others are mission parishes that purchased existing properties and buildings, posing challenges for and limitations of their liturgical practices. The book concludes with a reflection on how these parish examples might contribute to the future trajectory of Orthodox architecture in America and its dialogical relationship with liturgy and ecclesial identity.

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University of Notre Dame Pess

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0268100152

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9780268100155

The Church’s Unholy War

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and Orthodoxy

By: Nicholas Denysenko

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The Church’s Unholy War

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and Orthodoxy

By: Nicholas Denysenko

How did religion contribute to Russia's invasion of Ukraine? Heated disputes and alienation among Orthodox Christians in Ukraine and Russia contributed to Russian aggression in Crimea and Donbas in 2014, and the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This book examines attempts from the early twentieth century to the present day to liberate the Ukrainian Orthodox Church from Russian control. It explores the causes of bitter alienation, Russia's use of soft power to maintain control, the development of hate speech used to discriminate against independent-minded Ukrainians, and the transition from soft to hard power from 2014 to the present.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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166674817X

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9781666748178

The Orthodox Church in Ukraine

A Century of Separation

By: Nicholas E. Denysenko

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The Orthodox Church in Ukraine

A Century of Separation

By: Nicholas E. Denysenko

The bitter separation of Ukraine's Orthodox churches is a microcosm of its societal strife. From 1917 onward, church leaders failed to agree on the church's mission in the twentieth century. The core issues of dispute were establishing independence from the Russian church and adopting Ukrainian as the language of worship. Decades of polemical exchanges and public statements by leaders of the separated churches contributed to the formation of their distinct identities and sharpened the friction amongst their respective supporters. In The Orthodox Church in Ukraine, Nicholas Denysenko provides a balanced and comprehensive analysis of this history from the early twentieth century to the present. Based on extensive archival research, Denysenko's study examines the dynamics of church and state that complicate attempts to restore an authentic Ukrainian religious identity in the contemporary Orthodox churches. An enhanced understanding of these separate identities and how they were forged could prove to be an important tool for resolving contemporary religious differences and revising ecclesial policies. This important study will be of interest to historians of the church, specialists of former Soviet countries, and general readers interested in the history of the Orthodox Church.

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Cornell University Press

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1609092449

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9781609092443

The Blessing of Waters and Epiphany

The Eastern Liturgical Tradition

By: Nicholas E. Denysenko

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The Blessing of Waters and Epiphany

The Eastern Liturgical Tradition

By: Nicholas E. Denysenko

This book examines the historical development of the blessing of waters and its theology in the East, with an emphasis on the Byzantine tradition. Exploring how Eastern Christians have sought these waters as a source of healing, purification, and communion with God, Denysenko unpacks their euchology and ritual context. The history and theology of the blessing of waters on Epiphany is informative for contemporary theologians, historians, pastors and students. Offering important insights into how Christians renew Baptism in receiving the blessed waters, this book also proposes new perspectives for theologizing Christian stewardship of ecology in the modern era based on a patristic liturgical synthesis. Denysenko presents an alternative framework for understanding the activity of the Trinity, enabling readers to encounter a vision of how participants encounter God in and after ritual.

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Routledge

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1317040309

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Liturgical Reform after Vatican II

The Impact on Eastern Orthodoxy

By: Nicholas E. Denysenko

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Liturgical Reform after Vatican II

The Impact on Eastern Orthodoxy

By: Nicholas E. Denysenko

Sacrosanctum Concilium (SC) was the first document promulgated by the Second Vatican Council. The impact of this document was broad and ecumenical—the liturgical reforms approved by the Council reverberated throughout Christendom, impacting the order and experience of worship in Reformed and Orthodox Churches. Unrecognized in most studies, the Orthodox Churches were also active participants in the liturgical movement that gained momentum through the Catholic and Protestant Churches in the twentieth century. This study examines Orthodox liturgical reform after Vatican II through the lens of Catholic-Orthodox ecumenical dialogue. After establishing the retrieval of the priesthood of the laity and active liturgical participation as the rationales for liturgical reform, the study presents the history of liturgical reform through four models: the liturgical reforms of Alexander Schmemann; the alternative liturgical center in the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR); the symposia on liturgical rebirth authorized by the Church of Greece; and the renewed liturgy of New Skete Monastery. Following a discussion of the main features of liturgical reform, catechesis, ars celebrandi, and the role of the clergy, Denysenko concludes with suggestions for implementing liturgical reform in the challenges of postmodernity and in fidelity to the contributions of Catholic-Orthodox ecumenical dialogue.

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Fortress Press

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1506401449

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The Orthodox Church in Ukraine

A Century of Separation

By: Nicholas E. Denysenko

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A Century of Separation

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The Blessing of Waters and Epiphany

The Eastern Liturgical Tradition

By: Nicholas E. Denysenko

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The Eastern Liturgical Tradition

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Chrismation

A Primer for Catholics

By: Nicholas E. Denysenko

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Chrismation

A Primer for Catholics

By: Nicholas E. Denysenko

What is chrismation? Nicholas Denysenko breaks open chrismation as sacrament of belonging by exploring its history and liturgical theology. This study offers a sacramental theology of chrismation by examining its relationship with baptism and the Eucharist and its function as the ritual for receiving converts into the Orthodox Church. Drawing from a rich array of liturgical and theological sources, Denysenko explains how chrismation initiates the participant into the life of the triune God, beginning a process of theosis, becoming like God. The book includes a chapter comparing and contrasting chrismation and confirmation, along with pastoral suggestions for renewing the potential of this sacrament to transform the lives of participants.

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Liturgical Press

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0814662730

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9780814662731

The People's Faith

The Liturgy of the Faithful in Orthodoxy

By: Nicholas E. Denysenko

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The People's Faith

The Liturgy of the Faithful in Orthodoxy

By: Nicholas E. Denysenko

Drawing from the results of four parish focus groups, The People's Faith delivers a comprehensive analysis of the liturgical theology of the lay people in the Orthodox Churches of America. The study brings the people's faith into dialog with contemporary Orthodox liturgical theology.

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Fortress Academic

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1978704593

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9781978704596

This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made

The Liturgical Year in Orthodoxy

By: Nicholas Denysenko

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This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made

The Liturgical Year in Orthodoxy

By: Nicholas Denysenko

How do Orthodox Christians celebrate Pascha (Easter) and Christmas? What is the purpose of the blessing of waters? How does the Orthodox liturgical year compare with Western Christianity? Through an analysis of the feasts within the Orthodox Liturgical year, Denysenko explores how rituals, Bible readings and hymns form part of common festivals, such as Lent, Holy Week, Pascha, Christmas, and the feasts of Mary. He also discusses feasts particular to Orthodox Christianity, allowing readers to explore occasions such as the Exaltation of the Cross and the Baptism of Rus', and discover the importance of domestic traditions like the Vasilopita and the Sviata Vechera (Holy Supper). Ideal for interested readers at college-level or above, This is the Day that the Lord has Made is an excellent guide for all seeking to understand the significance of Orthodox liturgy.

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James Clarke & Company

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0227179994

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Chrismation

A Primer for Catholics

By: Nicholas E. Denysenko

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A Primer for Catholics

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Liturgical Press

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This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made

The Liturgical Year in Orthodoxy

By: Nicholas Denysenko

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The Liturgical Year in Orthodoxy

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How do Orthodox Christians celebrate Pascha (Easter) and Christmas? What is the purpose of the blessing of waters? How does the Orthodox liturgical year compare with Western Christianity? This book explores the meaning of the Orthodox liturgical year by analyzing the rituals, Bible readings, and hymns of the feasts. In addition to the main seasons and feasts--Lent, Holy Week, Pascha, Christmas, and feasts of Mary--the book discusses other feasts particular to Orthodox Christianity. Readers will learn about special themes on occasions like the Exaltation of the Cross and the Baptism of Rus', and will discover the importance of domestic traditions like the Vasilopita and the Sviata Vechera (Holy Supper). This new book is an ideal guide for college-level readers and above seeking to understand the meaning of Orthodox liturgy.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1666717770

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The Church's Unholy War

Russia's Invasion of Ukraine and Orthodoxy

By: Nicholas Denysenko

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The Church's Unholy War

Russia's Invasion of Ukraine and Orthodoxy

By: Nicholas Denysenko

How did religion contribute to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? Heated disputes and alienation among Orthodox Christians in Ukraine and Russia contributed to Russian aggression in Crimea and Donbas in 2014, and the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This book examines attempts from the early twentieth century to the present day to liberate the Ukrainian Orthodox Church from Russian control. It explores the causes of bitter alienation, Russia’s use of soft power to maintain control, the development of hate speech used to discriminate against independent-minded Ukrainians, and the transition from soft to hard power from 2014 to the present.

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This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made

By: Nicholas Denysenko

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This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made

By: Nicholas Denysenko

How do Orthodox Christians celebrate Pascha (Easter) and Christmas? What is the purpose of the blessing of waters? How does the Orthodox liturgical year compare with Western Christianity? Through an analysis of the feasts within the Orthodox Liturgical year, Denysenko explores how rituals, Bible readings and hymns form part of common festivals, such as Lent, Holy Week, Pascha, Christmas, and the feasts of Mary. He also discusses feasts particular to Orthodox Christianity, allowing readers to explore occasions such as the Exaltation of the Cross and the Baptism of Rus’, and discover the importance of domestic traditions like the Vasilopita and the Sviata Vechera (Holy Supper). Ideal for interested readers at college-level or above, This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made is an excellent guide for all seeking to understand the significance of Orthodox liturgy.

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0227180003

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9780227180006

Liturgical Reform after Vatican II

The Impact on Eastern Orthodoxy

By: Nicholas E. Denysenko

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The Impact on Eastern Orthodoxy

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Book's by Nicholas Denysenko

Theology and Form

Theology and Form

The Church’s Unholy War

The Church’s Unholy War

The Orthodox Church in Ukraine

The Orthodox Church in Ukraine

The Blessing of Waters and Epiphany

The Blessing of Waters and Epiphany

Liturgical Reform after Vatican II

Liturgical Reform after Vatican II

The Orthodox Church in Ukraine

The Orthodox Church in Ukraine

The Blessing of Waters and Epiphany

The Blessing of Waters and Epiphany

Chrismation

Chrismation

The People's Faith

The People's Faith

This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made

This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made

Chrismation

Chrismation

This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made

This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made

The Church's Unholy War

The Church's Unholy War

This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made

This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made

Liturgical Reform after Vatican II

Liturgical Reform after Vatican II

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