By Frederica Mathewes-Green
The Classic Story of a Family's Pilgrimage
into the Orthodox Church
Veiled in the smoke of incense, the Eastern Orthodox Church has long been an enigma to the Western world. Yet, as Frederica Mathewes-Green discovered, it is a vital, living faith, rich in ritual beauty and steadfast in integrity. Utilizing the framework of the Orthodox calendar, Mathewes-Green chronicles a year in the life of her small Orthodox mission church, eloquently illustrating the joys and blessings an ancient faith can bring to the worshipers of today.
Reviews:
“An illuminating glimpse of this piece of the contemporary American religious landscape...Writing with charm and humor...”
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“A mine of information about the customs and spiritual life of the Orthodox church...”
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Mathewes-Green introduces the reader to the world of the Orthodox in the best possible way.”
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“An insider’s view of Orthodox life and practice.”
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“I predict Facing East will inspire many to investigate Orthodoxy.”
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