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For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy

An approach to the world and to life that stems from the liturgical experience of the Orthodox Church. Deals with the issues of "secularism" and Christian culture, viewing them from the perspective of the Church as revealed and communicated in its worship and liturgy.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 151 pages

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