Selections from the Mysteries

Because the history of the Oriental Orthodox traditions have been largely omitted from the history of the Western Christian tradition, little is known of the unique practices and beliefs of these ancient Christian groups. In the present volume, Mor Philoxenos Yuhanon Dolabani discusses the seven mysteries of the Syrian Orthodox tradition: Baptism, Holy Unction, the Eucharist, Penitence, the Priesthood, Anointing of the Sick, and Marriage. Dolabani dedicates a chapter to each of these mysteries in which he discusses the distinct practices of the Syrian Orthodox tradition. The volume includes a preface and a table of contents, and the text is presented in a vocalized Serto script.