Written by well-known liturgical scholar Alexander Schmemann, this book reflects his life experiences and thoughts on the Divine Liturgy and the sacrament of The Eucharist. Fr Schmemann takes a more devotional and pastoral approach rather than an academic one in order to point out many areas in which Orthodox practices have fallen away from their rich history. Unafraid to criticise his own tradition, Schmemann passes on his well found knowledge and practical insight.