Making martyrs east and west: canonization in the catholic and russian orthodox churches
Auteur :
Caridi, Cathy
Éditeur :
Cornell University Press
ISBN :
9780875804958
Date de publication :
14 mars 2016
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 2,2 cm
Poids :
454 g
Format :
Paper over boards
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
For centuries, Catholics in the Western world and the Orthodox in Russia have venerated certain saints as martyrs. In many cases, both churches recognize as martyrs the same individuals who gave their lives for Jesus Christ. On the surface, it appears that while the external liturgical practices of Catholics and Russian Orthodox may vary, the...