April 2025

Palm Sunday: The Triumphant Entry of Christ the King

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A Joyous Prelude to Holy Week As Great Lent draws to a close, the Orthodox Church erupts in celebration with Palm Sunday, commemorating Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. This glorious feast marks the beginning of Holy Week, bridging the resurrection of Lazarus with the coming Passion of our Lord. The crowds, having witnessed Jesus’ miracles—especially the raising of Lazarus—hailed Him as Messiah […]

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Lazarus Saturday: A Glimpse of Christ’s Victory Over Death

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unF0wcK1X64 The Miracle That Foretold the Resurrection On the Saturday before Holy Week, the Orthodox Church celebrates one of its most profound feasts: the Raising of Lazarus. This extraordinary miracle—where Jesus brings His friend Lazarus back to life after four days in the tomb—serves as a powerful foreshadowing of Christ’s own Resurrection and the promise of eternal

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Orthodoxy Around the World: A Global Look at the Eastern Orthodox Church Today

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcT6SbcqswQ Eastern Orthodoxy, one of the oldest branches of Christianity, spans across continents, cultures, and centuries. Despite challenges such as political upheaval, persecution, and modern secularization, the Orthodox Church remains a resilient and spiritually rich tradition. This post explores the status and history of Orthodox Christianity across the globe — From the ancient Patriarchates of

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The Annunciation of the Theotokos: A Divine Encounter That Changed History

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEtG_Sf7fqE Celebrating the Annunciation on April 7 – The Day Heaven Met Earth Every year on April 7, Orthodox Christians celebrate one of the most profound events in salvation history—the Annunciation of the Theotokos. This sacred feast commemorates the moment the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary, announcing that she would bear the Son of God. But this was no

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Fifth Sunday of Great Lent -Saint Mary of Egypt: A Profound Story of Repentance and Redemption

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4dT3VhueGU Introduction: The Fifth Sunday of Great Lent On the Fifth Sunday of Great Lent, the Orthodox Church commemorates the life of Saint Mary of Egypt, a woman whose radical transformation from a life of sin to sainthood serves as a powerful testament to God’s boundless mercy. While her official feast day is celebrated on April 1st (the day of her

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Orthodoxy in America: A Journey of Faith, Martyrdom, and Missionary Work

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd_v9aND-aA The Arrival of Orthodoxy in America The great Orthodox Christian missionary work that began with Pentecost in Jerusalem centuries earlier finally reached North America in the 18th century. The first Orthodox missionaries arrived with explorers Vitus Bering and Alexei Chirikov, who claimed Alaska and the Aleutian Islands for Russia in 1741. Over the next

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