Five deaconesses consecrated.
Read moreAuthor: Nicholas Denysenko
Nicholas Denysenko received a Ph.D. in liturgical studies and sacramental theology from The Catholic University of America in 2008. He is assistant professor of theological studies and director of the Huffington Ecumenical Institute at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles where he teaches courses on liturgy and Eastern Christianity. He serves as deacon at St. Innocent Orthodox Church in Tarzana, California. He is currently working on a monograph treating liturgical reform in the Orthodox Church.
Ars Praedicandi: Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee
JRR Tolkien might have said that we have a fool’s hope: but we confess our faith in the one whose cross is foolishness to the wise and mighty of this world, the one who humbled himself and was exalted by God.
Read moreLiturgy in non-liturgical Spaces
Liturgy in non-liturgical spaces illuminates the qualities of gathering for the privilege of offering liturgy, and embracing the fact that Christian identity need not be shaped solely by a particular parish community.
Read moreThe Language Issue in Orthodoxy
The use of antiquated liturgical languages for the liturgy is part of the problem; the Church needs to devote energy to thinking and praying about the other parts of the problem.
Read moreBook on Deaconesses (in Greek)
Orthodox theologians devoted to restoring the order of deaconess have published a book on the ordination of deaconesses and the question of women in ordained
Read moreArs Praedicandi: Thirteenth Sunday of Luke (Orthodox)
When we leave here today, filled with the gift of the Holy Spirit, we will confront the message lingering from Black Friday: buy things! Gather possessions!
Read moreDeaconesses: Wait and See
The question posed to Orthodoxy concerns the exercise of ministry in orders known and recognized by the Church, not the invention of something new.
Read moreIs Liturgical Reform Possible?
In my book, I suggested that we will know liturgical reform has been effective when our Orthodox people are Paschal in every aspect of their lives.
Read moreA Holy Birth: The Nativity of Mary
Mary’s birth ushers in the good news of divine forgiveness granted by God to all of humanity.
Read moreFacing West? An Easterner’s Journey
Deepening communion requires effort and a willingness to hear the other. How do we know if we want to restore Communion when we can’t get past talking about the historical causes of division?
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