Christ is Risen!
Truly He is Risen!
It is the day of Resurrection! O people, let us glory in splendor! Pascha, the Lord's Pascha! For Christ our God has transported us who sing the triumphal hymn from death to life, and from earth to Heaven.
Today we celebrate Pascha, the feast of feasts. In the Orthodox Church we use the Greek word for Passover, from the Hebrew Pesach, and thus our celebration of the Resurrection is called Pascha. It is truly the high point of the year for us, one of much joy and celebration.
Truly He is Risen!
It is the day of Resurrection! O people, let us glory in splendor! Pascha, the Lord's Pascha! For Christ our God has transported us who sing the triumphal hymn from death to life, and from earth to Heaven.
Today we celebrate Pascha, the feast of feasts. In the Orthodox Church we use the Greek word for Passover, from the Hebrew Pesach, and thus our celebration of the Resurrection is called Pascha. It is truly the high point of the year for us, one of much joy and celebration.
We all sing joyfully and with triumph the Paschal hymn: "Christ is risen from the dead, by death trampling down death, and upon those in the tombs He has given life!" |
My kids didn't get the memo that when you go to church in the middle of the night, you get to sleep in! We had a lovely festal breakfast before heading back to church around noon. |
We join with our parish family for the Agape Vespers. The Great Commission is read in several languages, signifying that the Good News is truly for all people. Father Jerry read this also, for the benefit of those of us who didn't stay to hear it early this morning. I was so glad, as it is beautiful, and it's read in all Orthodox churches on Pascha. I love that Orthodox Christians the world over are celebrating in the same way, attending the same services, reading the same portions of Scripture. It gives a great sense that we are one body. |
The icon of the resurrection is not simply a picture of an empty tomb or of the Risen Christ; it is theology in color. This is Christ, who has opened the gates of paradise through His death, pulling Adam and Eve from Hades. For a wonderful explanation of this icon, you can click here. |
Blowing bubbles with my sweet little Brigid. |
I am not very familiar with Orthodox Christianity. I so enjoyed getting a better understanding of your Resurrection Celebration.
ReplyDeleteVery cute kids too :o)
Thanks Sandi!
DeleteWhat a lovely feast day! Our kids missed the sleep in memo as well ;)
ReplyDeleteWe were happy that the kids FINALLY were all healthy by Good Fridy- its been a rough winter!
-MaggieAnnie
Seems like a lot of people had a rough winter. Glad you were all well for Pascha!
DeleteChrist is Risen!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos!
I ♥ the picture of you sitting at your table together. Happy Pascha!!!
ReplyDelete