The Errors of Those Who Ignore the Liturgists by Archbishop Lazar Puhalo When we mention "liturgists," many people think of those whom we used to call "typikon commandos." There was a humorous reference to them, "What is the difference between a terrorist and a typikon expert? You can … [Read more...]
Symbolism, Ritual and Revelation: Part 2
The Human Need For Symbolism and Ritual by Archbishop Lazar Puhalo Recently, near our monastery, a seventeen years old girl was killed in an auto accident. She had been speeding and lost control of her car. By evening, there were dozens of candles burning beneath the tree into which she had … [Read more...]
Symbolism, Ritual and Revelation: Part 1
by Archbishop Lazar Puhalo His Eminence, the Most Reverend Lazar (Puhalo) of Ottawa, is a retired hierarch of the Orthodox Church in America, and is the founding abbot of the Monastery of All Saints of North America, Canada. He is known for his prolific theological writings, particularly … [Read more...]
