by Chad BirdThe author is not an Orthodox Christian... at least, I think he's not. This is certainly an Orthodox Christian experience and understanding of liturgy. Enjoy!This is the story of how a small, country church astounded the experts on church growth by becoming a megachurch overnight. … [Read more...]
Are You Part of the Problem, or Are You Part of the Solution? An Interview with Fr. Robert Taft
by Dcn. Andrei Psarev The legacy of Archimandrite Robert Taft S.J. is so significant that no one who is seriously interested in the evolution of the Divine Liturgy can afford to ignore it. In his interview the esteemed scholar, indeed, the “patriarch” of Byzantine liturgical studies, tells us … [Read more...]
The Eternal Liturgy vs. Contemporary Worship
by Robert Arakaki This superb article by Robert Arakaki is an excellent treatment of worship as understood by Christians - and these days, maybe ONLY by Orthodox Christians. Within the past few decades, a new form of worship has become widely popular among Christians. Where before people would … [Read more...]