A Priest's Handbook: The Ceremonies Of The Church (3rd Edition)

A Priest's Handbook: The Ceremonies of the Church (3rd Edition)

From the Back CoverThe definitive reference work that simplifies liturgical officiating and celebrating of the rites of the Episcopal Church. A Priest's Handbook explains the appropriate use of vestments, color, altar preparation, as well as gestures and movements during the various services. It also explores the particular prayer and liturgical options for the Holy Eucharist, Holy Week, Baptism, and other events in the Church's calendar. Sections on the use of the lectionary and the daily Offices make this handbook truly comprehensive.This third revision, done by the Rev. Christopher L. Webber, brings the Handbook up-to-date with current changes within the Church and its various liturgical resources.Dennis G. Michno was formerly curate and director of music at All Saints Church in New York City and now resides in Bayfield, Wisconsin.Christopher L. Webber is an Episcopal priest and author of "The Vestry Handbook", "A User's guide to the Holy Eucharist: Rites I and II", and other books.An authoritative priestly guidebook of the hows and whys of the Episcopal liturgy.The definitive reference work that simplifies liturgical officiating and celebrating of the rites of the Episcopal Church. A Priest's Handbook explains the appropriate use of vestments, color, altar preparation, as well as gestures and movements during the various services. It also explores the particular prayer and liturgical options for the Holy Eucharist, Holy Week, Baptism, and other events in the Church's calendar. Sections on the use of the lectionary and the Daily Offices make this handbook truly comprehensive.Review"I appreciated the descriptive and pictorial treatment posture, termed Ceremonial Acts and an explanation of Genuflecting. These features were a helpful reminder and addition to what we have had widely available. Already, this book was worth reading!" --Liturgy, Hymnody, & Pulpit QuarterlyAbout the AuthorDennis G. Michno was an Episcopal priest and served as a consultant to the Standing Liturgical Commission in the revision of The Book of Common Prayer. He was the author of A Priest's Handbook and A Manual for Acolytes. He died in September 2018.