**Description:** This collection features the proceedings of the international theological conference "The Parish in the Orthodox Church," held in Moscow in 1994. Participants engaged in discussions about the revival of parish life, drawing on centuries of history as well as contemporary practices in both Russian and foreign churches. The conference tackled pressing issues relevant to the modern church, including missionary-community parishes, communal and fraternal principles, worship, and its language. This volume will be invaluable for anyone interested in contemporary questions of Orthodox ecclesiology, the revival of parish life, and exploring solutions to the myriad challenges associated with these topics. From the author: Despite the conference taking place in 1994, the issues addressed remain just as pertinent today as they were then. It is even surprising that these topics were being discussed back in 1994. **Contents:** - The Parish in Russia from the 12th to the 20th Century (based on the works of A. A. Papkov) - Recreating the Parish as a Foundation for Normalizing Church Life in Russia - Laity in the Parish - The Revival of the Parish in the Understanding of the Hierarchy of the Russian Orthodox Church on the Eve of the Revolution and in Contemporary Conditions - The Contribution of Russian Theological Science to the Renewal of Catholic Theology - The Cyril and Methodius Tradition in Orthodox Worship - On the Parisian St. John the Theologian Parish - The Experience of Missionary-Community Parishes - On Eucharistic Revival - The Word of God and Prayer in the Life of the Parish - Youth Work in Finnish Orthodox Parishes - On the Order of Services - The Experience of Catechesis in Rural Parishes - On Legislation Regarding the Recognition of Property Rights of Religious Organizations - On Liturgical Language - The Parish-Community in Kondopoga - Issues of Catechesis in the Catholic Church in France - On the Openness of the Parish - On Sacrificial Ministry - On Certain Aspects of Liturgical Life in the Parish - Reflections on the Issues Discussed at the Conference