Icon of the Crucifixion

April 12-19, 2025

Great and Holy Week

Behold, the Bridegroom comes in the middle of the night; and blessed is the servant whom He shall find watching. But unworthy is he whom He shall find asleep. Beware, then, O my soul, and do not be overcome by sleep, lest you be given over to death and be shut out from the Kingdom. But return to soberness and cry aloud: "Holy, holy, holy are You, O God! Through the prayers of the Mother of God have mercy on us!" (cf: Matthew 25:6-13)

Troparion sung at Matins during the first days of Holy Week

The icon is of the Crucifixion.

News of the Christian East

Feasts & Fasts - April 2025

Icon of the Extreme Humility of Christ

The chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.

“Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor.

“Barabbas,” they replied.

“What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked.

They all answered, “Crucify Him!”

“Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?”

But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!”

(Matthew 27:20-23, BSB)

April
12-19 Great and Holy Week
12 Lazarus Saturday
13 Palm Sunday
14 Great and Holy Monday
15 Great and Holy Tuesday
16 Great and Holy Wednesday
17 Great and Holy Thursday
18 Great and Holy Friday
19 Great and Holy Saturday
20 Pascha - Feast of the Resurrection of Christ (Easter Sunday)
20-27 Bright Week
27 Second Sunday of Pascha (Apostle Thomas)

Please continue to pray for for a swift and peaceful conclusion to the wars in Ukraine, the Middle East and Ethopia, and for the peace and safety of all those who are deprived of liberty around the world. The Eparchy of Passaic is collecting stipends to support priests in Ukraine. The Eparchy of Newton is collecting dontations to support the Church in the Middle East. Please support them as best you can!

Teachings of Christ the Savior

“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 7:12 ESV)

Truth to Live By

"My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline or be weary of his reproof, for the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights." (Proverbs 3:11,12 ESV)

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