Author: Nicholas Denysenko
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A Liturgical Turn in Orthodoxy? A Review of 2020
Did the obsession with Christ’s presence in communion vessels obscure a recognition of Christ in the people of our cities, towns, and neighborhoods?
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Ars Praedicandi: Sunday, December 6 (St. Nicholas)
Seeking the Truth and Righteous ActionSt. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra in Lycia December 6, 2020 We are in the midst of a series of significant saints who are all commemorated within one week. On November 30, we commemorated St. Andrew, the first-called apostle. Today, we commemorate St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra in Lycia. Tomorrow, we…
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Thank you, Lord, for Virtual Gatherings
In September 1997, I was excited and anxious. I was finally going to begin the fulfillment of a dream – I was going to seminary. I had packed my bags, made my arrangements, and said my goodbyes. My Dad was making the drive from Minneapolis to New York with me, some father-son bonding time for…
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A Prayer before the Election
As citizens of your kingdom, we implore you to deliver your justice in our midst.
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Is Neutrality Possible during an Election?
The next step is to be christ, an anointed one, in these acts of solidarity.
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Anaphora for the Great Forty Days
Your holy nation wandered through the wilderness and cried out until you quenched their thirst.
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Liturgical Renewal – two new Eucharistic Prayers
The author offers new liturgical prayers in fidelity to tradition, for the glory of God.
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Communion and Community
COVID-19 poses a flood of opportunities to us.
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The Divine Liturgy During a Time of Pandemic
The Liturgy is not offered only for Orthodox laity, but Christ and his body offer it on behalf of all.