The Eucharist is the crowning achievement of the well-known liturgical scholar, Alexander Schmemann. It reflects his entire life experience and thoughts on the Divine Liturgy, the Church's central act of self-realization.

The Author: Father Alexander Schmemann (†1983) was a prolific writer, brilliant lecturer, and dedicated pastor. Former dean and professor of liturgical theology at St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, his insight into contemporary culture and liturgical celebration left an indelible mark on the Christian community worldwide. Other books by Fr Alexander Schmemann available from SVS Press: Celebration of Faith, vol. I: I Believe... Celebration of Faith, vol. II: The Church Year Celebration of Faith, vol. III: The Virgin Mary Church, World, Mission For the Life of the World Great Lent Historical Road of Eastern Orthodoxy, The Introduction to Liturgical Theology Journals of Father Alexander Schmemann O Death, Where Is Thy Sting? Of Water and the Spirit Our Father Ultimate Questions