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Topic: To the Orthodox: Happy Pascha! Posted: 20-Apr-2009 at 21:03 |
Sorry for being late. But it's better later than never.
Happy Pascha to everybody !!!
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Posted: 20-Apr-2009 at 01:54 |
greeks use a reformed Julian not a gregorian calender for fixed dates. Small but important difference.
we go vegan, but shellfish/mollusks are ok. They dont bleed or something along those lines. Most greeks over here do the last week, but it should be for the whole lent. No oils or levan bread during certian days.
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Posted: 20-Apr-2009 at 01:25 |
Originally posted by Ako
For the purposes of the record, Omar really does deserve the right to chide me most harshly if I fail to wish him a blessed Ramadan. I expect you to hold me to this, my dear Omar. It will help my ability to observe various calendars. |
Did you fast during Lent Ako? Most orthodox churches are supposed to go vegan aren't they?
Originally posted by Parnell
Is this a calendar thing? As an extremely nominal Catholic we celebrated Easter a couple of weeks ago. |
It is, the orthodox easter dates are taken from the Julian calender not the Gregorian which the catholics & protestants use. Strangely enough, for Christmas the Russians continue to use the Julian, but the greeks turn around and use the Gregorian
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Posted: 19-Apr-2009 at 21:01 |
Aleithos anesti!
Although I am not Orthodox, I did go the the late night Paschal service last night. It was very nice.
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Posted: 19-Apr-2009 at 16:32 |
Originally posted by Anton
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Voistinu voskrese!
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Posted: 19-Apr-2009 at 14:17 |
The Easter Address by Russia's Patriarch Kirill to orthodox believers.
Dear and beloved in the Lord God; holy archpriests, elders, deacons, monks and all the faithful children of the Church.
Christ is risen! Once again, we greet each other with this exclamation of joy. The triumph of Easter fills our hearts, for Christ’s resurrection is the foundation of Life which has defeated Death, Vice and Decay.
It is our duty to experience Easter as a celebration of Life, and not only today, but also on every Sunday, for it shows to us the greatness of our Lord and Savior who has liberated us from Death and torn down the shackles of Sin separating man from God.
What is more, every minute in the life of a true Christian has to be filled with the joy of Easter. “I am the Resurrection and the Life,” said Jesus, “he who believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.” Christ’s resurrection has granted us true freedom, and has filled the existence of man with sense and hope.
Most importantly, it has opened the way to salvation to everyone who believes in Christ and abides in the Church. This means there is no reason for despair, dismay or fear for those who love the Lord and follow him at all times during their earthly journey, for “Christ is risen from the dead, and become the First Fruits of them that slept.”
The celebration of Easter embraces the whole world and all God’s creation, making it alive with His blessings. “Christ is risen and life is liberated!” says St. John Chrysostom in his Easter Sermon.
God’s gift of life, trampled and defiled by the fall of the old Adam, is revealed to us again in its fullness by the new Adam – Christ. Having been partakers in the fullness of this revelation of God’s mercy, my beloved, let us cherish and keep this gift. Where blood is shed and people suffer, where God’s image is trampled for the sake of personal gain, quarrel and selfishness, let us stand strong to protect it, fulfilling our Christian calling.
May our knowledge of Christ’s truth become a strong foundation for the testimony about the risen Christ to those who are near and far, so that they would find eternal life. May our mighty Lord give us all the strength to know Him, love one another, and do the deeds of mercy. Let us strive to make sure that not only the life of each one of us, but also the life of the whole of society is built on God’s commandments. For only by following them will people find fullness and harmony in their being.
By this we will show our love towards God, for He Himself said, “If you love me, you will obey what I command.” In these difficult times let us show our Christian calling through our works. Let us support each other, so that no one feels humiliated, neglected, poor and alone.
I wish to all of you to look heavenward in all your thoughts, deeds and intentions, remembering what the Apostle said: “Since you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.”
I am filled with joy about Christ, who conquered death and tore the bondage of Hades, and I would especially like to speak to the young people, who have much work, aspirations, and accomplishments ahead of them. You will have to put effort into building the future of our nation and our Church.
May the strength, talents and capacities that God gave you be used for the good of your neighbors in fulfillment of your calling, so that God’s Holy Will may be done.
My dearest, on this holy day I embrace and greet each one of you, sharing my joy with all who trust unto Christ’s holy name and everyone who is ready to heed in his heart the joy of the Easter greeting.
Christ is risen!
He is risen indeed!
Amen.
Edited by Anton - 19-Apr-2009 at 14:18
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Posted: 19-Apr-2009 at 14:13 |
Happy Easter to all our Orthodox members
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Posted: 19-Apr-2009 at 14:11 |
Hristos Voskrese!
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Posted: 19-Apr-2009 at 14:07 |
Originally posted by Akolouthos
Originally posted by Constantine XI
Originally posted by Akolouthos
Originally posted by Constantine XI
Feliz Pascua - just to add an Hispanic tint to it |
And it is appreciated, the moreso for not being mentioned much in connection with Pascha. Thanks for the linguistic lesson, Constantine.
-Akolouthos |
While I am certain most of us here are aware that most in the Hispanic world are Roman Catholic, we should not neglect that a great many Eastern Christian migrants from the Middle East are a part of the Orthodox fold, and so their blessings as expressed in Spanish do occur this time of year amongst those people.
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A wonderful clarification, and thank you for making it.
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Though I am not religious, through all my studies of the Byzantine Empire I do have something of a soft spot for the Orthodox flock. May this occaision bring all of you much joy and celebration
Edited by Constantine XI - 19-Apr-2009 at 14:12
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Posted: 19-Apr-2009 at 13:02 |
Originally posted by Omar al Hashim
Happy Easter!
Is that the Sepulchre, Leo? |
Yes, I think that's the Holy Sepulchre Ako. |
yes it is i got the picture from here http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8006632.stm
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Posted: 19-Apr-2009 at 12:08 |
Is this a calendar thing? As an extremely nominal Catholic we celebrated Easter a couple of weeks ago.
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Posted: 19-Apr-2009 at 11:56 |
Originally posted by Omar al Hashim
Happy Easter!
Is that the Sepulchre, Leo? |
Yes, I think that's the Holy Sepulchre Ako. |
Why thank you, Omar.
Och. And since you have wished me a blessed Pascha, you can now chide me if I miss Ramadan; I'd better start watching the calendars closely, eh?
-Akolouthos
Addendum: For the purposes of the record, Omar really does deserve the right to chide me most harshly if I fail to wish him a blessed Ramadan. I expect you to hold me to this, my dear Omar. It will help my ability to observe various calendars.
-Akolouthos
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Posted: 19-Apr-2009 at 11:51 |
Originally posted by Constantine XI
Originally posted by Akolouthos
Originally posted by Constantine XI
Feliz Pascua - just to add an Hispanic tint to it |
And it is appreciated, the moreso for not being mentioned much in connection with Pascha. Thanks for the linguistic lesson, Constantine.
-Akolouthos |
While I am certain most of us here are aware that most in the Hispanic world are Roman Catholic, we should not neglect that a great many Eastern Christian migrants from the Middle East are a part of the Orthodox fold, and so their blessings as expressed in Spanish do occur this time of year amongst those people.
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A wonderful clarification, and thank you for making it.
-Akolouthos
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Posted: 19-Apr-2009 at 11:49 |
Happy Easter!
Is that the Sepulchre, Leo? |
Yes, I think that's the Holy Sepulchre Ako.
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Posted: 19-Apr-2009 at 11:47 |
Originally posted by Akolouthos
Originally posted by Constantine XI
Feliz Pascua - just to add an Hispanic tint to it |
And it is appreciated, the moreso for not being mentioned much in connection with Pascha. Thanks for the linguistic lesson, Constantine.
-Akolouthos |
While I am certain most of us here are aware that most in the Hispanic world are Roman Catholic, we should not neglect that a great many Eastern Christian migrants from the Middle East are a part of the Orthodox fold, and so their blessings as expressed in Spanish do occur this time of year amongst those people.
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Posted: 19-Apr-2009 at 11:31 |
Originally posted by Constantine XI
Feliz Pascua - just to add an Hispanic tint to it |
And it is appreciated, the moreso for not being mentioned much in connection with Pascha. Thanks for the linguistic lesson, Constantine.
-Akolouthos
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Posted: 19-Apr-2009 at 11:29 |
Feliz Pascua - just to add an Hispanic tint to it
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Posted: 19-Apr-2009 at 11:18 |
Originally posted by Parnell
Happy -Insert appropriate religious holiday- day! |
That would be Pascha. I would have thought that you would have been able to deduce that from the title of the thread. I couldn't resist.
Seriously though, thank you for the well-wishes, Parnell. Christ is risen!
-Akolouthos
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Posted: 19-Apr-2009 at 11:12 |
Happy -Insert appropriate religious holiday- day!
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