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The Third Friday of Pascha. A Multitude of Invalids

05/01/2026

ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! CHRIST IS RISEN! ~Protopresbyter Themistoklis Mourtzanos ‘Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Hebrew called Bethesda which has five porticoes. In these lay a multitude of invalids, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the waters to be moved’. One of the factors of human existence, which often constitutes a trap for us, is the need to overcome loneliness. We want self-affirmation and this is expressed by the number of people who

The Third Thursday of Pascha. Apostle James the Brother of St John the Theologian

04/30/2026

~ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! CHRIST IS RISEN! Commemorated on April 30 The Holy Apostle James, the son of Zebedee, was the brother of Saint John the Theologian, and one of the Twelve Apostles. He and his brother, Saint John, were called to be Apostles by our Lord Jesus Christ, Who called them the “Sons of Thunder” (Mark 3:17). It was this James, with John and Peter, who witnessed the Raising of the Daughter of Jairus, the Lord’s

The Third Wednesday of Pascha. The Icon of the Resurrection

04/29/2026

ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! CHRIST IS RISEN! ~Father Stavros N. Akrotirianakis Peter said, “Brethren, I may say to you confidently of the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants upon his throne, he foresaw and spoke of the resurrection of the Christ, that He was

The Third Tuesday of Pascha. On Death and Resurrection in Christ

04/28/2026

ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! CHRIST IS RISEN! Yesterday I was crucified with Him; today I am glorified with Him. Yesterday I died with Him; today I am made alive with Him. Yesterday I was crucified with Him; today I am glorified with Him. Yesterday I died with Him; today I am made alive with Him. Yesterday I was buried with Him; today I am raised up with Him. Let us offer to Him Who suffered and rose

The Third Monday of Pascha. Resurrection

04/27/2026

ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! CHRIST IS RISEN! And He rose again from the dead on the third day, according to the Scriptures . . . Christ is risen from the dead! This is the main proclamation of the Christian faith. It forms the heart of the Church’s preaching, worship and spiritual life. “. . . if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain” (1 Cor 15.14). In the first sermon ever

The Second Friday of Pascha. Pascha in Orthodoxy: Why We Celebrate the Holy Season (Part III)

04/24/2026

ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! CHRIST IS RISEN! ~By Orthodoxy Christianity 101 Joyful Traditions and Customs of Pascha Orthodox Christians worldwide cherish the rich and joyful traditions that mark the celebration of Pascha. My personal experiences with these customs reveal a tapestry of practices that embody the essence of this high feast. Paschal Foods Preeminent among Paschal celebrations is the breaking of the Lenten fast. I look forward to savoring the taste of Paschal bread, also known as tsoureki, its

The Second Thursday of Pascha. Greatmartyr, Victory-bearer, and Wonderworker George

04/23/2026

ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! CHRIST IS RISEN! The Holy Great Martyr George the Victory-Bearer, was a native of Cappadocia (a district in Asia Minor), and he grew up in a deeply believing Christian family. His father was martyred for Christ when George was still a child. His mother, owning lands in Palestine, moved there with her son and raised him in strict piety. When he became a man, Saint George entered into the service of the Roman

The Second Wednesday of Pascha. Pascha in Orthodoxy: Why We Celebrate the Holy Season (Part II)

04/22/2026

ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! CHRIST IS RISEN! ~By Orthodoxy Christianity 101 The Theological Meaning of Pascha Pascha vs. Western Easter: Understanding the Differences While both Pascha and Western Easter celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, there are distinct variations that set them apart. As an Orthodox Christian, I’ve observed that the calculation of the date is one of the most significant differences. Pascha often falls on a different Sunday because it’s determined by the Julian calendar, whereas Western Easter uses

The Second Tuesday of Pascha. Pascha in Orthodoxy: Why We Celebrate the Holy Season (Part I)

04/21/2026

ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! CHRIST IS RISEN! ~By Orthodoxy Christianity 101 Pascha, or Easter as it’s widely known, is the most significant feast in Orthodox Christianity. It’s a time when I delve deep into the heart of my faith, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This isn’t just a one-day event; it’s the culmination of a sacred season filled with profound spiritual significance. You might wonder why Orthodox Christians call it Pascha and why it’s often on a

The Second Monday of Pascha. Disbelief and Divine Compassion

04/20/2026

ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! CHRIST IS RISEN! ~Protopresbyter Vasileios Kalliakmanis, Professor of the Theological School, A.U.Th. Divine compassion, as a consequence of the mystery of divine self-emptying, isn’t restricted to the Cross and burial. It continues after the Resurrection as well. The risen Lord had no wish to impose the glad tidings on people by force. Nor did he require them to embrace the news unconditionally. As the glorified Lord, he agreed to be the object of

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The Third Friday of Pascha. A Multitude of Invalids

The Third Thursday of Pascha. Apostle James the Brother of St John the Theologian

The Third Wednesday of Pascha. The Icon of the Resurrection

The Third Tuesday of Pascha. On Death and Resurrection in Christ

The Third Monday of Pascha. Resurrection

The Second Friday of Pascha. Pascha in Orthodoxy: Why We Celebrate the Holy Season (Part III)

The Second Thursday of Pascha. Greatmartyr, Victory-bearer, and Wonderworker George

The Second Wednesday of Pascha. Pascha in Orthodoxy: Why We Celebrate the Holy Season (Part II)

The Second Tuesday of Pascha. Pascha in Orthodoxy: Why We Celebrate the Holy Season (Part I)

The Second Monday of Pascha. Disbelief and Divine Compassion

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