Cover image of Schmemann Speaks

Schmemann Speaks

Schmemann Speaks is a podcast featuring the words and wisdom of Fr Alexander Schmemann (1921–1983), from the archives of St Vladimir's Seminary. His words—captured decades ago—are anything but dated. ... Read more

Warning: This podcast data isn't working.

This means that the episode rankings aren't working properly. Please revisit us at a later time to get the best episodes of this podcast!

Ranked #1

Podcast cover

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part IX

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part IX

The discussion concerning temple imagery continues, and Fr Alexander also explores the nature of sacrifice and how it re... Read more

13 Jan 2022

1hr 1min

Ranked #2

Podcast cover

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part VIII

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part VIII

Father Alexander explores the theme of the temple—one of the key symbols of Christian faith and doctrine, and discusses ... Read more

7 Jan 2022

53mins

Similar Podcasts

Ranked #3

Podcast cover

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part VII

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part VII

In this episode, Fr Alexander discusses Mary as the new Eve, Eve as fundamental to mankind becoming fully itself, and wo... Read more

9 Dec 2021

41mins

Ranked #4

Podcast cover

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part VI

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part VI

As he explores the Feast of Nativity, Fr Alexander defines the "double mystery" of Mary's virginity and points to Old Te... Read more

26 Oct 2021

46mins

Most Popular Podcasts

Ranked #5

Podcast cover

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part V

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part V

Fr Alexander speaks about the liturgical poetry of the Feast of Nativity, and he stresses the importance of properly und... Read more

21 Sep 2021

59mins

Ranked #6

Podcast cover

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part IV

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part IV

Father Alexander discusses the miracle of the virgin birth, first addressing what is a miracle and what is not.

30 Aug 2021

24mins

Ranked #7

Podcast cover

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part III

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part III

Father Alexander turns to a fundamental question in his discussion of the explosion of Mariology in the early Church: Wh... Read more

26 Aug 2021

50mins

Ranked #8

Podcast cover

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part II

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part II

There was a "substantial difference" between early Christian worship and the liturgy of the Church after Constantine wit... Read more

16 Aug 2021

59mins

Ranked #9

Podcast cover

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part I

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part I

How do we explain the "silence" regarding Mary in the early Church, before the "Mariological explosion" in Christianity ... Read more

9 Aug 2021

47mins

Ranked #10

Podcast cover

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret' (Introduction)

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret' (Introduction)

Fr Alexander says he speaks about Mary with "fear and trembling," not only because of the difficulty of the subject, but... Read more

1 Aug 2021

1hr

“Podium: AI tools for podcasters. Generate show notes, transcripts, highlight clips, and more with AI. Try it today at https://podium.page”