2008 Paschal Message from His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios

"Christos Anesti! Christ Is Risen! With these great and beautiful words, I greet you with love on this great day of Holy Pascha. These words announce the triuphant Resurrection of Jesus Christ and they fill all of our hearts with joy..."
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Articles For the Paschal Season

For more articles, visit the Our Faith section of the web site for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

Great Lent

Great Lent - A Week By Week Meaning

Rev. George Mastrantonis

First Sunday of Great Lent - The Sunday of Orthodoxy

 

Recommended Lenten Reading

Rev. George Mastrantonis

The Liturgical Cycle of the Great Lenten Period

Rev. Pavlos Koumarianos, Ph.D.

For The Youth, What's Up With Lent?

Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries | Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

The Glory of the Cross

Fr. Demetrios Carellas

The Word 'almah in Isaiah 7:14: A New Etymology

Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc

Prayer and Fasting

On Fasting

His Eminence Metropolitan Maximos of Pittsburgh

And Then They Will Fast

His Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver

Fasting - from Iniquities and Foods

Rev. George Mastrantonis

The True Nature of Fasting

Mother Mary and Bishop Kallistos Ware

Holy Week and Pascha

Judas' Profile in the Psalms: Meditation on the Holy Wednesday

Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc

Holy Week Meditation and Study Guide

Fr. Andrew Demotses

Holy Week - A Daily Account of the Solemn Services During Holy Week in the Eastern Orthodox Church

Rev. George Mastrantonis

Saturday of Lazaros and Palm Sunday

Rev. Alkiviadis Calivas

Great Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

Rev. Alkiviadis Calivas

Great Thursday

Rev. Alkiviadis Calivas

Great Friday

Rev. Alkiviadis Calivas

Great and Holy Saturday

Rev. Alkiviadis Calivas

Holy Saturday: "With Fear and Trembling"

Father John Breck

The Sanctification of the Holy Chrism

Pavlos Menesoglou

Dating Pascha in the Orthodox Church

Dr. Lewis J. Patsavos, Ph.D

Origins of Pascha and Great Week

Rev. Alkiviadis Calivas

Youth and Young Adult Ministries

Holy Week Retreat: Great and Holy Friday (For GOYA)

 

Holy Week Retreat: Great and Holy Friday (For GOYA, JOY, and HOPE)

 

Holy Week Retreat: Walk With Christ (For GOYA)

 

Session: Confession and Repentance (For GOYA)

 

Session: Running The Race: Athletes For Christ (For GOYA)

 

Spiritual Discipline: Climbing The Ladder (Family Discussion)

 

Spritiual Discipline: Confession and Repentance (Family Discussion)

 

Spritual Discipline: Resurrection (Family Discussion)

 

Discussion Session: What's Up With The Resurrection? (GOYA)

 

Activity: A Gift Of Love

 

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