"He was an Episcopal priest, but he was standing in an Orthodox church on this Saturday night and thinking about the Truth. At the altar a gold-robed priest strode back and forth swinging incense,...a small choir was singing in haunting harmony, voices twining in a capella simplicity...the ancient words of this vesperal service had been chanted for more than a millennium. Lex orandi, lex orandi; what people pray shapes what they believe....
"She was his wife, and she was standing next to him thinking about her feet. They hurt"
Frederica Mathewes-Green became an unexpected companion on her husband's pilgrimage into a faith that is as novel to us in the West as it is ancient in the East. Like many Americans seeking a deeper faith, Mathewes-Green and her family found in Eastern Orthodoxy a faith both demanding and offering more in true devotion and spirituality. In this luminous, affectionate, and deeply personal account of her pilgrimage, Mathewes-Green reveals a church strongly rooted in the teachings of its early fathers and a tradition of principle and great beauty that has endured throughout the centuries.
Following the framework of the Orthodox calendar -- from Lent to Pascha to Nativity, from Vespers to feasts to fasts -- Mathewes-Green chronicles a year in the life of her small Orthodox mission church. Discovering the splendor and solemnity of Orthodox ritual, exploring the daunting majesty of Orthodox services and customs, and sharing their daily anxieties, disappointments, and delights, the Mathewes-Green family and the members of the Holy Cross Mission Church reveal both the intricacies of Orthodox belief and the deep joy they have found in their new faith. At once entertaining, hilarious, and reverent, Facing East is an unforgettable portrait of the human vitality and divine essence of Eastern Orthodoxy.

Facing East: A Pilgrim's Journey into the Mysteries of Orthodoxy

Biographies & Memoirs

Mathewes-Green, Frederica

Leaders & Notable People

HarperOne

"He was an Episcopal priest, but he was standing in an Orthodox church on this Saturday night and thinking about the Truth. At the altar a gold-robed priest strode back and forth swinging incense,...a small choir was singing in haunting harmony, voices twining in a capella simplicity...the ancient words of this vesperal service had been chanted for more than a millennium. Lex orandi, lex orandi; what people pray shapes what they believe...."She was his wife, and she was standing next to him thinking about her feet. They hurt"Frederica Mathewes-Green became an unexpected companion on her husband's pilgrimage into a faith that is as novel to us in the West as it is ancient in the East. Like many Americans seeking a deeper faith, Mathewes-Green and her family found in Eastern Orthodoxy a faith both demanding and offering more in true devotion and spirituality. In this luminous, affectionate, and deeply personal account of her pilgrimage, Mathewes-Green reveals a church strongly rooted in the teachings of its early fathers and a tradition of principle and great beauty that has endured throughout the centuries.Following the framework of the Orthodox calendar -- from Lent to Pascha to Nativity, from Vespers to feasts to fasts -- Mathewes-Green chronicles a year in the life of her small Orthodox mission church. Discovering the splendor and solemnity of Orthodox ritual, exploring the daunting majesty of Orthodox services and customs, and sharing their daily anxieties, disappointments, and delights, the Mathewes-Green family and the members of the Holy Cross Mission Church reveal both the intricacies of Orthodox belief and the deep joy they have found in their new faith. At once entertaining, hilarious, and reverent, Facing East is an unforgettable portrait of the human vitality and divine essence of Eastern Orthodoxy.

Religion & Spirituality

Harpercollins

The Classic Story of a Family's Pilgrimage into the Orthodox Church
Veiled in the smoke of incense, the Eastern Orthodox Church has long been an enigma to the Western world. Yet, as Frederica Mathewes-Green discovered, it is a vital, living faith, rich in ritual beauty and steadfast in integrity. Utilizing the framework of the Orthodox calendar, Mathewes-Green chronicles a year in the life of her small Orthodox mission church, eloquently illustrating the joys and blessings an ancient faith can bring to the worshipers of today.

For centuries, people have expressed their faith visually. Even Jesus drew in the sand. Vibe is what happens when that same spiritually driven artistic impulse meets technology. Five video clips provide a worship experience for the eyes. These original clips can stand alone, or be used in conjunction with live worship. All clips are compatible with both Macintosh® and Windows® computers.

Vibe Volume Four: Provocative Video Vignettes on CD-ROM to Stimulate Communion with God (Emergentys)

McManus, Erwin Raphael

Tomlinson, Dave

McLaren, Brian D.

Pagitt, Doug

TAYLOR, STEVE

Fleming, Dave

Hipps, Shane

Kimball, Dan

CAMPOLO, TONY

Horton, Michael

Youth Specialties

Conder, Tim

Crouch, Andy

Beckwith, Ivy

Myers, Joseph R.

Miller,Mark

Burke, Spencer

Seay,Chris

Highway Visual

Altson, Renee N

Christian Books & Bibles

Zondervan Publishing Company

A fascinating exploration of the Eastern Orthodox Church, Christianity's oldest faith, combines a light-hearted chronicle of the author's journey from hippiedom to being a pastor's wife, with an illuminating meditation on her church, its liturgy, and its tenets. 10,000 first printing.

At the Corner of East and Now

Tarcher

For Protestants or Catholics seeking to understand Eastern Orthodoxy, the Cross is a good place to start. In the West a multitude of different views sprang up over the last millennium, but Orthodox Christian beliefs have remained unchanged. The contrast between those views is suggested by the two images on the book's cover, showing how differently the meaning of the Cross was understood, East and West.\nTwo Views of the Cross is a short, focused book, ideal for readers looking to grasp the overall picture (with some passages from Mathewes-Green's more-comprehensive classic, Welcome to the Orthodox Church). This volume adds a new title to Mathewes-Green's long list of helpful books about Eastern Orthodoxy. Looking at the Cross from Western and Eastern perspectives provides a concise introduction to the beautiful, mystical, and sometimes-surprising Orthodox faith.\nPraise for Welcome to the Orthodox Church:\n"Lucid writing marked by a strong sense of humor, but never escaping from the deepest spiritual realities." 
--Philip Jenkins, Distinguished Prof. of History, Baylor University\n"Completely accessible, but utterly honest...This is a wonderful book." 
--Fr Andrew Louth, Prof. of Byzantine Studies, Durham University\n"Few authors can take the mystery, beauty, and often-daunting complexities of Orthodoxy and transform them in such an inviting path of spiritual journey." 
--The Very Rev. Dr Chad Hatfield, Chancellor, St. Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary\n"No one alive today has done more to introduce ordinary Americans to the wonders of the ancient faith than Frederica Mathewes-Green. If not for her, I doubt I would be Orthodox." 
--Rod Dreher, Author, Senior Editor & blogger at The American Conservative

Two Views of the Cross: Orthodoxy and the West

Felicity Press

Both sides in the debate agree that abortion is a miserable choice. How can we help women find Real Choices? This book examines resources and difficulties, and lets women who have had abortions talk about their reasons, and what could have made it possible to consider other choices.

Real Choices: Listening to Women, Looking for Alternatives to Abortion

Politics & Social Sciences

Women's Studies

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Introduces readers to the ancient, transcultural faith that grew and flourished among Christians from the first century onward, suggesting practical ways that readers can practice early Christian spirituality, such as finding a spiritual director and praying the "Jesus Prayer."

The Illumined Heart: The Ancient Christian Path of Transformation (Pocket Faith)

Paraclete Pr

Views the icons that would be found in a typical contemporary Orthodox church, explains their history and theology, and shows how icons can be used as a natural part of a worshiper's devotional life.

The Open Door: Entering the Sanctuary of Icons and Prayer (Pocket Faith Series, 4)

One of today's most popular spiritual writers and commentators interweaves the Old and New Testament Scripture with prayers of hope and repentance, offering ancient ways of seeing Christ that will feel new to readers of all denominational backgrounds.

First Fruits of Prayer: A Forty-Day Journey Through the Canon of St. Andrew

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