Edited
& Translated by Fr. George L. Papadeas Publisher: Patmos Press, Daytona Beach (1985) Format: Red Hardcover with Gilt
Stamping and Red-Stained Edges
Overview Up for
sale is a well-preserved copy of the Divine Liturgy, the primary service of the
Eastern Orthodox Church. This edition is highly sought after by collectors and
practitioners alike for its classic parallel bilingual text (Greek on the left, English
on the right).
Key
Features & Condition:
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Proven
Scholar: Translated by Fr. George Papadeas, the first American-born
Greek Orthodox priest. His translations are considered the gold standard for
clarity and poetic beauty.
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Vintage
Aesthetics: Features beautiful Byzantine iconography, including the
1527 Meteora Pantocrator
and ornate red headpieces.
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Sturdy
Construction: Classic red buckram hardcover with gold gilt
lettering on the cover; the lettering on the spine is worn. Pages feature traditional red-stained edges.
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Provenance: This copy
features a vintage property stamp from the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in
Macon, Georgia (Bloomfield Dr. location).
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Condition: Very good vintage condition. The spine is tight, and the gold foil on the cover remains
bright. Very minimal shelf wear (see photos for details).
A perfect
addition for a theological library, a gift for a catechumen, or a collector of
20th-century Orthodox Americana.