Memory Eternal: Living with Grief as Orthodox Christians
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Losing a loved one is an unavoidable reality, yet many of us feel lost in the shadows of grief. In Memory Eternal, Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli demonstrates how the Orthodox Church provides a profound roadmap for the journey of loss—not a path to 'get over' grief, but a way to carry the memory of our loved ones eternally in our hearts.
Drawing on theological insights, scriptural resources, and the liturgical beauty of the Church, this book serves as both a compassionate companion for the bereaved and a practical manual for ministry.
Inside this volume:
A Guide to Grieving: Weaving personal stories with pastoral wisdom to normalize the grieving process.
The Orthodox Perspective: How to navigate loss without resorting to secular clichés.
Parish Resource: Includes a complete eight-week bereavement curriculum suitable for support groups or individual study.
About the Author: Sarah Byrne-Martelli, DMin, is a Board-Certified Chaplain and bereavement counselor with decades of experience in hospice and palliative care. A graduate of Harvard Divinity School and St. Vladimir’s Seminary, she combines clinical expertise with deep theological insight to care for families facing life's hardest transitions.
Praise for Memory Eternal:
'Finally... a book on how to cope with grief written from a distinctly Orthodox worldview... offering a warm and reassuring hug to those suffering the dark and lonely days.' — Randa K. Anderson, Ph.D.
'Shines the light of Christ into the dark corners of grief... A wonderful resource for the grieving and for those who walk with them.' — V. Rev. Dr. J. Sergius Halvorsen
'Excellent resource... I encourage pastoral and ministry leaders to utilize this text.' — Rev. Dr. Alexander Goussetis
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