Sacred Journey

"This is a guidebook. Seasoned travelers choose guidebooks not only to capture the essence of a place but also to get their bearings so they can continue to explore the same territory on their own. By distilling decades of theological reflection and practical application of Rudolf Schwarz's The Church Incarnate into just such a guidebook, Gerald Robinson invites his readers to follow him into the largely unknown realm of the theology of worship, space, and design. This will equip them with provisions for a profitable first visit, yet with enough depth to invite further explorations."


—GEOFFREY READY, Co-Director, Orthodox School of Theology at Trinity College





"Gerald Robinson's passion for the sacred architecture of Rudolf Schwarz has an intensity frankly not found in books about 'church architecture.' This book is not about bricks, mortar, and Schwarz. It is about God, Schwarz, and Us (the readers). As a former student of Gerald's, and now a full-time Schwarz theologian myself, I found this new book to be invaluable. Gerald's gift is for understanding Schwarz and making him accessible. Having studied Schwarz for a lifetime, Gerald is now certainly the world’s foremost authority on Schwarz. Everyone reading this book will gain a valuable insight into the work of Schwarz, as well as an understanding of space, worship, and Sacred Architecture."


—JAMES RYAN, Founding President, The Rudolf Schwarz Society, Ottawa, Canada





"To the question, 'Does Robinson's work make Rudolf Schwarz's The Church Incarnate more intelligible?' I would respond with a resounding 'Yes!' This companion makes a significant contribution, not only to further our understanding of Rudolf Schwarz, but also to a general conversation on liturgical space."


—B. DAVID KENNEDY, Protodeacon, St. Elias Ukrainian Catholic Church, Brampton, Ontario