Theology and form : contemporary Orthodox architecture in America / Nicholas Denysenko.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Denysenko, Nicholas E., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Orthodox Eastern church buildings--United States--History--20th century.

Orthodox Eastern church buildings.

Architecture and society--United States--History--20th century.

Architecture and society.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (307 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Notre Dame, Indiana : University of Notre Dame Press, 2017.

Summary:

How do space and architecture shape liturgical celebrations within a parish? In Theology and Form: Contemporary Orthodox Architecture in America, Nicholas Denysenko profiles seven contemporary Eastern Orthodox communities in the United States and analyzes how their ecclesiastical identities are affected by their physical space and architecture. He begins with an overview of the Orthodox architectural heritage and its relation to liturgy and ecclesiology, including topics such as stational liturgy, mobility of the assembly, the symbiosis between celebrants and assembly, placement of musicians, and festal processions representative of the Orthodox liturgy. Chapters 2-7 present comparative case studies of seven Orthodox parishes. Some of these have purchased their property and built new edifices; Denysenko analyzes how contemporary architecture makes use of sacred space and engages visitors. Others are mission parishes that purchased existing properties and buildings, posing challenges for and limitations of their liturgical practices. The book concludes with a reflection on how these parish examples might contribute to the future trajectory of Orthodox architecture in America and its dialogical relationship with liturgy and ecclesial identity.

Contents:

Orthodox architecture: honoring the past

St. Katherine Ukrainian Orthodox Church

St. Matthew Orthodox Church

Holy Virgin Cathedral

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

St. Vladimir's Seminary and New Skete Monastery

Joy Of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church (Joy) Mission.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780268100148

0268100144

9780268100155

0268100152

OCLC:

968246520