“From its very beginning Christianity has been the proclamation of joy, of the only possible joy on earth. It rendered impossible all joy we usually think of as possible. But within this impossibility, at the very bottom of this darkness, it announced and conveyed a new all.-embracing joy, and with this joy it transformed the End into a Beginning. Without the proclamation of this joy Christianity is incomprehensible. It is only as joy that the Church was victorious in the world, and it lost the world when it lost that joy, and ceased to be a credible witness to it. Of all accusations against Christians, the most terrible one was uttered by Nietzsche when he said that Christians had no joy.”
Quote by Alexander Schmemann
Work
For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy
Written by an expert in Orthodox theology, 'For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy' delves into the historical and theological foundations of sacraments within the Orthodox tradition. The book examines various sacraments, their rituals, and their spiritual implications, providing a comprehensive understanding of their importance in the faith. more
Author
Alexander Schmemann
Alexander Schmemann was a prominent Orthodox theologian and writer, born on September 13, 1921, and died on December 13, 1983. He had a profound impact on the field of Orthodox theology with his deep understanding of Christian doctrine and history. more
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