Great Lent

This revised edition of Fr. Alexander Schmemann's Lenten classic explores the deeper meanings of various elements of Lenten worship, such as the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts and prayers by St. Ephraim and St. Andrew of Crete. Drawing on the Church’s sacramental and liturgical traditions, it highlights Lent as a time for spiritual reflection and renewal, fostering a heartfelt longing for reconnection with God. The season’s darkness serves to illuminate the path toward the hope and joy of the Resurrection.