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Thomas Sunday (Antipascha): The Touch That Transformed Doubt into Faith

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Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!Χριστὸς ἀνέστη! Ἀληθῶς ἀνέστη! Every year, the Orthodox Church beautifully transitions from the radiant celebration of Pascha (Easter) to another deeply moving commemoration: Thomas Sunday, also known as Antipascha. This sacred day, celebrated on the first Sunday after Pascha, invites us into a powerful reflection on faith, doubt, and […]

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Bright Week: A Radiant Beginning to the Orthodox Paschal Season

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af8BBJnpHw0 For Orthodox Christians, the joy of Pascha—also known as Easter—doesn’t conclude on Sunday. In fact, it’s just the beginning. Enter Bright Week (Greek: Διακαινήσιμος Εβδομάδα, Diakainisimos Evdomada)—an entire week dedicated to celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Spanning from Pascha Sunday to the Sunday of St. Thomas, Bright Week bursts

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