The Orthodox Veneration of Mary the Birthgiver of God
By St. John Maximovitch Translated, with an Introduction by Fr. Seraphim Rose
No. 1 of Orthodox Theological Texts
“From Apostolic times and to our days all who truly love Christ give veneration to Her Who gave birth to Him, raised Him and protected Him in the days of His youth. If God the Father chose Her, God the Holy Spirit descended upon Her, and God the Son dwelt in Her, submitted to Her in the days of His youth, was concerned for Her when hanging on the Cross—then should not everyone who confesses the Holy Trinity venerate Her?” —“I. The Veneration of the Mother of God During Her Earthly Life”
CONTENTS
Preface to the Sixth Printing Introduction: The Orthodox Theology of Archbishop John Maximovitch by Fr. Seraphim Rose I. The Veneration of the Mother of God during Her Earthly Life II. The First Enemies of the Veneration of the Mother of God III. Attempts of Jews and Heretics to Dishonor the Ever-Virginity of Mary IV. The Nestorian Heresy and the Third Ecumenical Council V. Attempts of Iconoclasts to Lessen the Glory of the Queen of Heaven: They are put to shame VI. “Zeal not According to Knowledge”: The “Immaculate Conception” VII. The Orthodox Veneration of the Mother of God Akathist to Our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God Index
Item Number: BKP220 Publication data: Platina, CA: St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood, 2004 Format: softcover Number of pages: 87 Dimensions (l × w × h): 21.0 cm × 13.5 cm × 0.6 cm Additional information: black-and-white illustrations ISBN: 0‒938635‒68‒9
