Skip to content
Account Login Winnipeg Toll-Free: 1-800-561-1833 SK Toll-Free: 1-877-506-7456 Contact & Locations

parsed(2014-11-01) - pubdate: 2014-11-01
turn:
pub date: 1414818000
today: 1711602000, pubdate > today = false

nyp: 0;

Embassy, Emigrants and Englishmen

The Three Hundred Year History of a Russian Orthodox Church in London

November 1, 2014 | Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780884653363
$30.95
Out of stock. Available to order from publisher. We will confirm shipping time when order has been placed.
Checking Availibility...

Description

This is the unlikely history of a centuries old church located at the heart of England's capital city. Founded in the early-18th century by a Greek Archbishop from Alexandria in Egypt, the church was aided by the nascent Russian Empire of Tsar Peter the Great and joined by Englishmen finding in it the Apostolic faith. The church later became a spiritual home for those who escaped the upheavals following World War II or who sought economic opportunities in the West after the fall of communism in Russia. For much of this time the parish was a focal point for Anglican-Orthodox relations and Orthodox missionary endeavors from Japan to the Americas. This is a history of the Orthodox Church in the West, of the Russian emigration to Europe, and of major world events through the prism of a particular local community. The book calls on stories from an array of persons, from archbishops to members of Parliament and imperial diplomats to post-war refugees. Their lives and the constantly changing mosaic of global political and economic realities provide the background for the struggle to create and sustain the London church through time.

We're sorry, but this item is not eligible for a Reader Reward discount.

About this Author

Christopher Birchall is a deacon in the Russian Orthodox Church. He has previously published two translations from Russian. He lives in Vancouver.

ISBN: 9780884653363
Format: Trade Paperback
Pages: 755
Publisher: Holy Trinity Publications
Published: 2014-11-01

Reviews

". . . the definitive history of Russian Orthodox presence in London . . . . but much of the rich history of the Russian Church Abroad is also included . . . . One could call it an iconic approach to history." --Dr. Christopher D.L. Johnson, orthodoxhistory.org

"It took an effort of will to put [this book] down. . . . I was utterly entranced . . . . Treat yourself to this feast of ROCOR history!" --Deacon Andrei Psarev, rocorstudies.org

". . . well-researched, eminently readable and authoritative...a model of how such histories should be written." --Glastonbury Review

"A stunningly comprehensive adaptation of primary documents and other obscure sources...historically valuable contribution to the history of Orthodox Christianity outside of its Eastern origins." --2015 Benjamin Franklin Awards, History - Editorial

"This book offers thoughtful reflection on a number of key issues of Orthodox concern . . . This book's distinct perspective, detailed approach, and extended time frame will appeal to those with a deep interest in the Orthodox emigre experience." --Matthew Lee Miller, Russian Review

If the product is in stock at the store nearest you, we suggest you call ahead to have it set aside for you, or you may place an order online and choose in-store pickup.