The Medieval Church · c. 1350
Commentary on the Divine Liturgy
Nicholas Cabasilas · c. 1322–c. 1392
What it is
An explanation of the eucharistic liturgy prayer by prayer, arguing against the excesses of allegory and keeping close to what the rite actually says.
Why it lasted
The best liturgical commentary in the Byzantine tradition, and one Western scholars have used for centuries as a bridge to Orthodox worship.
Where to read it
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