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Jan 2025
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Renovated Orthodoxy: The Liturgical Theo...

Readings from Saints of Holy Orthodoxy
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<p> A thorough examination of Fr. Alexander Schmemann's views on the historical development and meaning of the Orthodox Church's prayer and worship. Fr. Michael Pomazansky, author of the popular book Orthodox Dogmatic Theology, provides an antidote to the poisonous stance of Fr. Alexander, which Fr. Seraphim Rose warns of, describing it as "the inevitable ic ... Show More
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