Theology and Form

Contemporary Orthodox Architecture in America

Nicholas Denysenko (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

306 Seiten

2017
University of Notre Dame Press (Verlag)
978-0-268-10012-4 (ISBN)

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How do space and architecture shape liturgical celebrations within a parish? In Theology and Form: Contemporary Orthodox Architecture in America, Denysenko profiles seven contemporary Eastern Orthodox communities in the United States and analyses how their ecclesiastical identities are affected by their physical space and architecture.

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.

Nicholas Denysenko is associate professor of theological studies at Loyola Marymount University.

List of Tables and Figures

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Orthodox Architecture: Honoring the Past

2. St. Katherine Ukrainian Orthodox Church

3. St. Matthew Orthodox Church

4. Holy Virgin Cathedral

5. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

6. St. Vladimir's Seminary and New Skete Monastery

7. Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church ( JOY) Mission

Conclusion

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Erscheinungsdatum	01.06.2017
Zusatzinfo	- 46 Illustrations, color
Verlagsort	Notre Dame IN
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Gewicht	726 g
Themenwelt	Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Kunstgeschichte / Kunststile
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Christentum
	Technik ► Architektur
ISBN-10	0-268-10012-8 / 0268100128
ISBN-13	978-0-268-10012-4 / 9780268100124
Zustand	Neuware