Publisher's Synopsis
The Service Book of the Holy Orthodox-Catholic Apostolic, Greco-Russian Church is a comprehensive guide to the liturgical practices and rituals of the Russian Orthodox Church. Written by Isabel Florence Hapgood and published in 1906, the book includes the texts and instructions for all the major services, including the Divine Liturgy, Vespers, Matins, and the sacraments of baptism, chrismation, confession, marriage, and funerals. The book also includes a detailed explanation of the liturgical calendar, the various feasts and fasts, and the customs and traditions of the Orthodox Church. This edition is considered a classic work on the subject and remains a valuable resource for scholars, clergy, and laypeople interested in the liturgical practices of the Russian Orthodox Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
