The Orthodox Church


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The first comprehensive introduction to the Orthodox Church in the United States from 1794 to the present, this text offers a succinct overview of the Church's distinctive history and its particular perspectives on the Christian faith. FitzGerald examines the relationship between the Orthodox Church and other Christian churches in the U.S., as well as the contributions the Orthodox Church has made to the ecumenical movement. This student edition, ideal for classes in American Religion, Denominational History, and American social and cultural history, includes a bibliographic essay intended as a guide for further investigation into aspects of Orthodox Christianity.




A Study of Assimilation Among the Roumanians in the United States


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A study of the Romanians in the United States, and the adjustment of this immigrant group to the American environment. Looks where Romanians immigrated from, their distribution within the United States, living conditions, and the overall process of assimilation.




Becoming Orthodox


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This is the story of a handful of courageous men and their congregations who risked stable occupations, security and the approval of life-long friends to be obedient to God's call. It is also the story of every believer who is searching for the Church. Where Christ is Lord. Where holiness, human responsibility, and the sovereignty of God are preached. Where fellowship is more than a covered-dish supper in the church basement. And where fads and fashions take a backseat to apostolic worship and doctrine.




Father Arseny


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"The stories of Father Arseny and his work in the Soviet prison camps have captured the minds and hearts of readers all over the world. In this second volume readers will find additional narratives about Father Arseny newly translated from the most recent Russian edition."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved




Living in God's Creation


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The ecological vision of Orthodox Christianity portrays creation as God⿿s epiphany and the human person as a connecting link between creation and Creator. Christian love is manifest through "the right use of material things." With fresh wisdom and insight, Elizabeth Theokritoff draws on the Fathers, the liturgy, saints' lives, and modern sources to challenge both theologians and non-theologians to change the way they think. This is a compelling read.




The Rusyns of Hungary


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This is a detailed study of the impact of the Hungarian policy of national assimilation on the Rusyns of Subcarpathian Rus' and Presov Region."




On the Holy Spirit


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the author is Basil of Caesarea, also called Saint Basil the Great, (329 or 330 - January 1, 379) (Greek: