Join Us for Holy Week & PASCHA (Easter)
This week Lent comes to an end and we turn to the work of Salvation our Lord performed in the Raising Lazarus from the Dead. Then is His Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem, on what has been named “Palm Sunday”. Thus the Orthodox Church begins the celebration of the last week of Christ’s life; officially called […]
Preparing for the Journey to Pascha!
Pre-Lent The paschal season of the Church is preceded by the season of Great Lent, which is itself preceded by its own liturgical preparation. The first sign of the approach of Great Lent comes five Sundays before its beginning. On this Sunday the Gospel reading is about Zacchaeus the tax-collector. It tells how Christ brought […]
Twelve Days of Christmas
We all know the story of Christmas, and joys of this wonderful time of year to be with family and friends. But think beyond our modern customs . . . reflect on “The Twelve Days of Christmas” In the Christian tradition of both east and west, the twelve days of Christmas refer to the period […]
From PASCHA to Pentecost
After the 40-day Fast, Holy Week and the Glorious Resurrection, we look forward to celebrating the Paschal season of our Lord’s Triumph over death. No longer bound by sin, all mankind has the promise of Life Eternal. It is now up to each of us to grow in Faith. And looking to the wonderful legacy give us by […]
The Miracle of the Holy Fire
The video below chronicles the struggle of a film crew to gain entrance to the Holy Sepulcher, and records the miracle and scenes from the Paschal (Passover) Resurrection Service at the Holy Sepulcher. What is the Miracle of the Holy Fire? When and where does it occur? Source: St. Barnabas Orthodox Church The ceremony, which […]