Author Profile: Archbishop Joseph Raya
Archbishop Joseph Raya, the first associate priest of Madonna House, was deeply involved in the American civil rights movement, and later, while serving as Archbishop of Akko, Haifa, Nazareth and all Galilee, he campaigned for justice for Palestinians. A priest of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church who taught at universities in the U.S.A., Canada and Lebanon, Archbishop Raya is one of the world's foremost writers on Byzantine Christianity. He strives to bring a better understanding of the Byzantine rite Eastern Church to the Latin rite Western world.
(You can view or download a printable PDF format catalogue of Archbishop Raya's books, which also includes a more in-depth biography of his life and works.)
Books by Archbishop Joseph Raya
Byzantine Church and Culture by Archbishop Joseph Raya
The grace, splendor, dignity, history, and culture of the Byzantine Church can be discovered in this overview of its development in Byzantium, relationship to the Byzantine Empire, and early history.
The Eyes of the Gospel by Archbishop Joseph Raya
Archbishop Joseph Raya's heartfelt, passionate song of love for God, and for the Byzantine way of life in Christ. An engaging introduction to the spirituality of the Eastern Churches.
Celebration! Reflections on The Divine and Holy Liturgy by Archbishop Raya
Profoundly felt and beautifully written meditations on the Divine Liturgy and its significance as an earthly paradise and a taste of Heaven, a garden of living truth, and a place of rebirth.
The Divine and Holy Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom by Archbishop Raya
A stirring new translation of the Liturgy that is a cornerstone of the Eastern Church, the jewel and centerpiece of Byzantine spirituality. A celebration of the most sacred Mystery of Christian faith.
Christmas: Birth of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by Archbishop Raya
The events of Christ’s birth and his early private life as we encounter them in the scriptures, gaze upon their icons, and study the history of their celebration in the liturgy.
Metalipsi: Service of Holy Communion without Divine Liturgy by Archbishop Raya
This little book contains a series of prayers and hymns for a service of Holy Communion without Divine Liturgy — a service suffused with the spiritual power and majesty of the Eastern Church.
Theophany and Sacraments of Initiation by Archbishop Joseph Raya
A comprehensive introduction to the three sacraments that mark our entry into the fullness of the Christian life: Baptism, Confirmation (or Chrismation), and the Eucharist.
Theotokos: Mother of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by Archbishop Raya
Archbishop Raya presents the Church’s teaching about Mary. Scripture and tradition, the events of her life, her icons and feast days and Akathist hymn, and her role in our Christian life.
Transfiguration of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by Archbishop Joseph Raya
Reflections on the feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, the manifestations of Christ, and the spiritual and mystical meaning of the feast. A glimpse of the transfigured face of Christ!
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Abundance of Love: The Incarnation and Byzantine Tradition by Archbishop Raya
Shares what the Eastern Byzantine Church has experienced of the life and love of the Lord.
144 pages — Diocese of Newton MA, 1989 (ISBN 1-56125-015-5) — $8.95 U.S.
