Meditations on the Divine Liturgy

— About the Book —

Nikolai Gogol was one of the most prominent Russian writers of the 19th century. He was a leading voice of the school of Russian literary realism, and is well known for his short stories, satires, and plays. He was also a deeply religious man, who dedicated one of his last works to the Divine Liturgy of the Orthodox Church. 

This book provides a commentary on the Divine Liturgy, that is at the same time both mystical and practical. Drawing from the early Church Fathers and his own experience, Gogol explains the sublime mystery of the Orthodox divine services, while at the same time providing a window into his own spiritual life.

— Author Biography —

Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852) was one of the foremost Russian writers of the 19th Century. A leading voice of the school of Russian literary realism, he is well known for his short stories, satires, and plays.  He was also a deeply religious man, and published a less well known book of commentary on the Divine Liturgy.

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Meditations on the Divine Liturgy illuminates The Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom, the center point of the Orthodox Christian cycle of worship. Gogol offers a meditation both spiritual and practical, educating the reader as to the form and meaning of the liturgy. Drawing from both the early Church Fathers and his own experience in explaining the sublime rite, Gogol provides a window into his own spiritual life.

This new edition is enhanced by both a subject and scripture index. Direct quotations from the liturgy are taken from the The Divine Liturgy of Our Father Among the Saints John Chrysostom (9780884653424), recently published by Holy Trinity Publications.

Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852) was one of the foremost Russian writers of the nineteenth century and a leading voice in the school of Russian literary realism. He is best known for his short stories, satires, and plays.