Author: Nicholas Denysenko
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Renouncing Satan and the Divine Liturgy: A Proposal
The rite draws upon the renunciation/confession baptismal foundation,
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Rage, Hatred, Fear, and Prayer
Remember, Lord, all victims of war, violence, rage, and exploitation; grant them justice and bring their offenders to repentance.
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COVID-19 and Orthodox Liturgical Reform: What’s Possible?
When COVID-19 arrived in North America, the Church’s adjustments to the liturgy were minimal and tardy. The first wave of adjustments included appeals for cleaning icons and vessels and refraining from touching one another, including kissing the priest’s hand and the icons. Initially the Churches refused to change the method of distributing holy communion, and…
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Holy Week and Pascha at Home during a Pandemic, Part 2: Outline of Home Liturgies
The following outline presents a proposal for a family or small group celebration of Holy Week and Pascha anchored in the four principles gleaned from the New testament above: the priority of hearing the word of God, keeping vigil, observing the Sabbath, and breaking the fast with the risen Lord. Please note that this is…
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Holy Week and Pascha at Home during a Pandemic: Part 1, Introduction
The COVID-19 crisis has brought the rhythms of daily life to a screeching halt. Schools and business have either closed or moved to online formats. Concerts, performances, sporting events, and community Gatherings are cancelled. The pandemic has affected Church life as well. The pandemic is scheduled to reach its peak in the United States just…
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Eucharistic Living without the Eucharist
What are we fighting for?
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An Uninvited, but Appointed Sabbath
So now we, in the West, have a sabbath, too.
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Ashes and Prostrations
I think that Lent is God’s gift, a season given to us to make us well again.
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The Most Pressing Question on the Diaconate
Does the Church need deacons?