Overview
What is chrismation? Nicholas Denysenko breaks open chrismation as sacrament of belonging by exploring its history and liturgical theology. This study offers a sacramental theology of chrismation by examining its relationship with baptism and the Eucharist and its function as the ritual for receiving converts into the Orthodox Church. Drawing from a rich array of liturgical and theological sources, Denysenko explains how chrismation initiates the participant into the life of the triune God, beginning a process of theosis, becoming like God. The book includes a chapter comparing and contrasting chrismation and confirmation, along with pastoral suggestions for renewing the potential of this sacrament to transform the lives of participants.
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Author: Nicholas E. Denysenko
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Imprint: Liturgical Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.340kg
ISBN: 9780814662731
ISBN 10: 0814662730
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 07 May 2014
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
Being happily grounded in his own Orthodox tradition, yet ecumenically hospitable, Denysenko gives us a work that will cross-fertilize the Catholic understanding of confirmation and Orthodox understanding of chrismation. The superb result is a study that bridges the academic and the pastoral so as to regenerate our appreciation of this venerable liturgical celebration. David W. Fagerberg University of Notre Dame
In this book on chrismation, Denysenko exemplifies the best in ecumenical liturgical scholarship. Drawing on both Eastern and Western sources, ancient and modern, he uncovers for the reader the richness and diversity of both traditions. Catholics and Orthodox alike will benefit from reading this work. Paul Meyendorff The Alexander Schmemann Professor of Liturgical Theology St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological SeminaryYonkers, NY Chrismation: A Primer for Catholics makes a much-needed and invaluable contribution to a hitherto neglected area in the study of confirmation. Denysenko's creative conclusions will enlighten ministers, catechists, and the faithful of churches East and West. Paul TurnerPastor, St. Anthony ParishKansas City, MissouriFacilitator, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Being happily grounded in his own Orthodox tradition, yet ecumenically hospitable, Denysenko gives us a work that will cross-fertilize the Catholic understanding of confirmation and Orthodox understanding of chrismation. The superb result is a study that bridges the academic and the pastoral so as to regenerate our appreciation of this venerable liturgical celebration. David W. Fagerberg University of Notre Dame
Author Information
Nicholas E. Denysenko is assistant professor of theological studies and director of the Huffington Ecumenical Institute at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. He is the author of The Blessing of Waters and Epiphany: The Eastern Liturgical Tradition (Ashgate), as well as articles and reviews in journals such as Studia Liturgica, Logos: A Journal of Eastern Christian Studies, St. Vladimir’s Theological Quarterly, and Worship.
