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Denysenko, Nicholas E.

The blessing of waters and Epiphany the Eastern liturgical tradition / [electronic resource] : Nicholas E. Denysenko. - Farnham, Surrey, England ; Burlington, Vt. : Ashgate, c2012. - xviii, 237 p. - Liturgy, worship, and society series . - Liturgy, worship, and society. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Early history of the blessing of waters -- History of the blessing of waters: stage 1 (8th-10th centuries) -- History of the blessing of waters: stage 2 (11th-13th centuries) -- History of the blessing of waters: stage 3 (14th-16th centuries) -- The origins of the "great are you" prayer -- Memory and praise of the Lord's theophany -- Epiclesis and the gift of the Holy Spirit -- Pastoral considerations -- Conclusion.


Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2011.
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Subjects--Topical Terms:
Epiphany.
Holy water.
Benediction.
Water--Religious aspects--Orthodox Eastern Church.

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Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: BV50.E7 / D46 2012eb

Dewey Class. No.: 264/.01909