Great Lent: A School of Repentance. Its Meaning for Orthodox Christians
"Great Lent: A School of Repentance. Its Meaning for Orthodox Christians" by The Rt. Rev. Alexander Schmemann is a religious publication written in the late 20th century. This book serves as a spiritual guide for Orthodox Christians, focusing on the significance of Great Lent as a time for repentance, renewal, and deepening one's faith. It is intended to help believers understand the Orthodox teachings surrounding this important liturgical season. The content of
the book explores the various aspects of Great Lent, detailing its preparatory steps leading up to the season, the rich liturgical practices that define it, and practical ways for individuals to engage spiritually while observing the fast. Schmemann discusses themes such as humility, the return to God, and the necessity of forgiveness, as well as the significant worship customs and readings from sacred texts that accompany the Lenten period. The book emphasizes that Lent is not merely about fasting from food, but also about fostering spiritual growth, enhancing prayer, and making meaningful changes in one’s life to align more closely with Orthodox Christian teachings. Through this pilgrimage of faith, believers are encouraged to develop a more profound communion with God, culminating in the celebration of Easter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Schmemann, Alexander, 1921-1983 |
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| Title | Great Lent: A School of Repentance. Its Meaning for Orthodox Christians |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by Gerard Arthus, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Orthodox Eastern Church -- Liturgy |
| Subject | Lent |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36415 |
| Release Date | Jun 13, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 499 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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