nikosgeneralov (26)in #religion • 7 years agoTHE ASCENSION OF THE LORDΔεσποτική εορτή, που αναφέρεται στην ανάβαση του Χριστού στους ουρανούς και θεωρείται στην εκκλησιαστική παράδοση ως η…nikosgeneralov (26)in #religion • 7 years agoSUNDAY OF THE BLIND MANBefore his meeting with Christ the blind man had never seen anything. Everything was dark, he had to guess at things…nikosgeneralov (26)in #religion • 7 years agoTHE HOLY AND GREAT MARTYR GEORGEThe Great Martyr George was the son of wealthy and pious parents, who raised him in the Christian faith. He was born…nikosgeneralov (26)in #steemchurch • 7 years agoST PHOTINI, THE SAMARITAN WOMANThe New Testament describes the familiar account of the "woman at the well" (John 4:5-42), who was a Samaritan. Up to…nikosgeneralov (26)in #christianity • 7 years agoSUNDAY OF THE PARALYTICOn this day, the fourth Sunday after Pascha, we commemorate the paralytic who was healed by the Lord, and we celebrate…nikosgeneralov (26)in #christianity • 7 years agoSUNDAY OF THE HOLY MYRRH-BEARING WOMENFEAST OF THE MYRRH-BEARING WOMEN, ST. JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA AND ST. NICODEMUS Since ancient times it was noted by the…nikosgeneralov (26)in #christianity • 7 years agoGREEK EASTER FOODSThe most cliché image that comes to mind with Easter in Greece is that of a whole lamb on a spit, roasted to crisp…nikosgeneralov (26)in #christianity • 7 years agoST. THOMAS SUNDAYWHY IS THE SUNDAY AFTER PASCHA DEDICATED TO THE APOSTLE THOMAS? Belief in the great miracle of the Resurrection did…nikosgeneralov (26)in #christianity • 7 years agoThe holy icon of “Axion Esti” and Holy Easter on Mount Athos.The icon of the Most Holy Mother of God, called “Axion Esti,” was hagiographied at Constantinople.It was created…nikosgeneralov (26)in #christianity • 7 years agoPASCHAL HOMILY OF ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOMThe Paschal sermon of St John Chrysostom is read aloud in every Orthodox parish on the morning of the Great and Holy…nikosgeneralov (26)in #christianity • 7 years agoTHE BRIGHT RESURRECTION OF CHRIST, PASCHAAll Orthodox Christians once again this year joyously celebrate The Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and chant:…nikosgeneralov (26)in #christianity • 7 years agoGREAT AND HOLY SATURDAYJoseph with Nicodemus took Thee down from the Tree, who deckest Thyself with light as with a garment; and looking upon…nikosgeneralov (26)in #christianity • 7 years agoHOLY AND GREAT FRIDAYOn this day, Holy and Great Friday, we celebrate the awesome, holy, and saving Passion of our Lord and God and Savior…nikosgeneralov (26)in #christianity • 7 years agoHOLY AND GREAT THURSDAYOn this day, Holy and Great Thursday, according to the order which our Holy Fathers inherited from the Holy Apostles…nikosgeneralov (26)in #christianity • 7 years agoHOLY AND GREAT WEDNESDAYOn Holy and Great Wednesday the divine Fathers ordained a commemoration to be kept of the woman who was a harlot and…nikosgeneralov (26)in #god • 7 years agoGREAT AND HOLY TUESDAY. Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. Matthew 24:13On Monday evening, Jesus Christ also tarried in Bethany, and on Tuesday morning he again came to the temple in…nikosgeneralov (26)in #religion • 7 years agoΑγία και Μεγάλη Δευτέρα: "Ιδού ο Νυμφίος έρχεται..."Μεγάλη και Αγία Δευτέρα. Η δεύτερη ημέρα της Μεγάλης Εβδομάδας, της εβδομάδας των παθών του Ιησού Χριστού. Η Μεγάλη…nikosgeneralov (26)in #god • 7 years agoHe Who Comes in the Name of the LordFear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt. Jerusalem is abuzz… Jerusalem trembles…