Treasures of the Fathers - The Great Lent Vol. 2

With great joy and enthusiasm, we present to you TheGreat Lent, part of the Treasures of the Fathers of the church series.  This book contains excerpts from patristic writings on the readings and themes of the Sunday Gospels of the Great Lent according to the Coptic Church tradition.  In addition, the book features several commentaries and notes on the rites of the Great Lent to enhance the believer’s understanding and appreciation of the rites of the Church.

This is Volume II of the Treasures of the Fathers of the church series, which offers readers a rich treasure of patristic writings from St. Atanasius, St. Cyril of Alexandria, St. John Chrysostom, St. Gregory Nazianzen, the Scholar Origan, and many others.  Also included in this volume is a series of three articles containing an introduction to the spirituality of the Great Lent, a liturgical history of its customs and rites, and a general overview of its-Sunday gospel readings.