Publisher's Synopsis
The Service Book of the Holy Orthodox-Catholic Apostolic, Greco-Russian Church is a comprehensive liturgical guidebook written by Isabel Florence Hapgood in 1906. It provides a detailed description of the various religious services and rituals performed by the Eastern Orthodox Church, with a particular focus on the Russian Orthodox Church.The book includes detailed instructions for the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, the sacraments of baptism and marriage, and the various prayers and hymns used in Orthodox worship. It also includes a section on the different types of vestments worn by Orthodox clergy and the symbolism behind them.Hapgood's work is considered a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners of Orthodox Christianity, as well as for those interested in the history and development of religious practices. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an excellent introduction to Orthodox liturgy for those unfamiliar with the tradition.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 Edition.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.
