Books by Nicholas E. Denysenko

Drawing from the results of four parish focus groups, The People's Faith delivers a comprehensive analysis of the liturgical theology of the lay people in the Orthodox Churches of America. The study brings the people's faith into dialog with contemporary Orthodox liturgical theology.

A Primer for Catholics

This study examines Orthodox liturgical reform after Vatican II through the lens of Catholic-Orthodox ecumenical dialogue. Examining the initial pillars of liturgical reform, the study presents the history of movements for liturgical reform through four models: the liturgical reforms of Alexander Schmemann; the alternative liturgical center in the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR); the symposia on liturgical rebirth authorized by the Church of Greece; and the renewed liturgy of New Skete Monastery, and concludes with suggestions for liturgical reform that meet the challenges of postmodernity and ecumenical fidelity.

Examines the historical development of the blessing of waters and its theology in the East, with an emphasis on the Byzantine tradition. Exploring how Eastern Christians have sought these waters as a source of healing, purification, and communion with God, this title unpacks their euchology and ritual context.