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Author Shmeman, Aleksandr, 1921-1983.

Title Of water and the spirit : a liturgical study of baptism / Alexander Schmemann.

Publication Info. [Crestwood, N.Y.] : St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1974.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  234.161 S347O    Check Shelf
Description 170 pages ; 22 cm
Contents I. Preparation for baptism -- The meaning of preparation -- The Catechumenate -- Exorcisms -- The renunciation of Satan -- Allegiance to Christ -- The confession of faith -- II. Baptism -- The mystery of water -- The blessing of water -- The priest's prayer for himself -- "And show this water ..." -- The oil of gladness -- "Form" and "essence" -- "In the likeness of Christ's death and resurrection" -- Baptism -- III. The sacrament of the Holy Spirit -- The white garment -- The seal of the gift of the Holy Spirit -- The king -- The crucified king -- The priest -- The prophet -- The Holy Spirit -- IV. The entrance into the kingdom -- The procession -- Baptism and Eucharist -- The rites of the eighth day -- The washing off of the Holy Chrism -- The tonsure -- V. The churching -- The old and the new -- The prayers of the first day -- The naming of the child -- The churching -- Conclusion.
Bibliography Bibliography: pages 155-158.
Subject Baptism -- Orthodox Eastern Church -- Liturgy.
Orthodox Eastern Church -- Liturgy -- Texts -- History and criticism.
ISBN 0913836109
9780913836101
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