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The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, led by Archbishop @Elpidophoros , headquartered in the City of New York, is an Eparchy of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

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Christ is risen from the dead, by death trampling down upon death, and to those in the tombs He has granted life. (Apolytikion of Great and Holy Pascha)
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Christ is risen from the dead, by death He has trampled down death, and on those in the tombs He has bestowed life. (Apolytikion of Great and Holy Pascha)
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On the holy and great Sunday of Pascha we celebrate the very life-bearing Resurrection of our Lord and God and Savior Jesus Christ. This feast of feasts is the most significant day in the life of the Church.
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CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN! On the Great and Holy Feast of Pascha, Orthodox Christians celebrate the life-giving Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. #resurrection #pascha #easter #holyweek #liveorthodoxy #goarch
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Today we celebrate the Synaxis of John the Holy Glorious Prophet, Baptist, and Forerunner.
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CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN! #Pascha #Easter #Resurrection #goarch
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Tonight, just before midnight, the priest sings: "Come ye and receive light from the unwaning light, and. glorify Christ, who arose from the dead".
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Christ is risen from the dead, by death He has trampled down death, and on those in the tombs He has bestowed life.
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Christ is risen from the dead, by death trampling down upon death, and to those in the tombs He has granted life. -Apolytikion of Great and Holy Pascha
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Liberator of captives, defender of the poor, physician of the sick, and champion of kings, O trophy-bearer, Great Martyr George, intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved. (Apolytikion of Great Martyr George)
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Christ is risen from the dead, by death trampling down upon death, and to those in the tombs He has granted life. -Apolytikion of Great and Holy Pascha
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Arise O God and judge the earth; for You shall take all nations to Your inheritance. (Prokeimenon, Holy Saturday)
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Christ is risen from the dead, by death He has trampled down death, and on those in the tombs He has bestowed life. -Doxastikon of the Praises of Great and Holy Pascha
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Holy and Great Saturday Midnight Service of the Resurrection (Anastasis) our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
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"'For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.'” (Luke 2:10-11) On December 25 is the Nativity according to the flesh of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ.
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Please join us in extending Name Day wishes to His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Χρόνια Πολλά! May God grant him many years! Learn more about His All-Holiness and the Ecumenical Patriarchate by clicking the link in our profile. (Photo Credit: Nikolaos Manginas)
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This day is the Epiphany of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ.
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His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Meets President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) See for additional copyright information.
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The love of a mother for her son and the reciprocal love and respect Archbishop @Elpidophoros of America expressed for his mother during his #Enthronement at the @ArchCathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York on Saturday, June 22 #GOARCH
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The Akathist Hymn in Honor of Hagia Sophia
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In today's Gospel, we learn about Christ’s Resurrection. What does His Resurrection prove about Him? And how is the Resurrection connected to the creation of the world? Also, why is today’s Reading from the first chapter of the Gospel of John? → Read:
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The Feast of the Annunciation of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary is celebrated on March 25.
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On Palm Sunday we celebrate the glorious feast of the entry of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.
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In birth, you preserved your virginity; in death, you did not abandon the world, O Theotokos. As mother of life, you departed to the source of life, delivering our souls from death by your intercessions. (Apolytikion of the Dormition of the Theotokos)
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"And Joseph took the body, and wrapped it in a clean linen shroud, and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn in the rock..." (Matthew 27:55–61)
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Christ is risen from the dead, by death He has trampled down death, and on those in the tombs He has bestowed life. -Doxastikon of the Praises of Great and Holy Pascha
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“Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, He is not here; see the place where they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples and Peter that He is going before you to Galilee...” (Mark 16:1 – 8)
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On Great and Holy Saturday the Church contemplates the mystery of the Lord's descent into Hades, the place of the dead. Death, our ultimate enemy, is defeated from within.
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On this day, Palm Sunday, we celebrate the glorious entry of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.
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Please join us in extending birthday wishes to His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Geron of America on this, his 90th birthday. Χρόνια Πολλά! May God grant him many years!
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Will you be resurrected with Christ? Today is Great and Holy Pascha, and the Gospel reading teaches us about Christ's Resurrection. → To find out, read @goarchDRE SUNDAY SERMON SERIES:
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On this day, we commemorate Nicholas the Wonder-worker, Archbishop of Myra.
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On Great and Holy Saturday the Orthodox Church commemorates the burial of Christ and His descent into Hades. It is the day between the Crucifixion of our Lord and His glorious Resurrection.
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O Christ our God, You ascended in Glory and gladdened Your disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit. Your blessing assured them that You are the Son of God, the Redeemer of the world. (Apolytikion for Holy Ascension)
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Today we celebrate the Synaxis in honor of the holy and glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John since he ministered at the Mystery of the Divine Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Please join us in extending Name Day wishes to His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. Χρόνια Πολλά! May God grant him many years!
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On the Friday of Bright Week we commemorate the Theotokos of the Life-giving Spring.
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This evening we commemorate the undeserved suffering of Jesus Christ, endured for our sake, so that we might be reconciled anew to God our Father.
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On this day, Palm Sunday, we celebrate the glorious feast of the entry of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.
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On this day we commemorate our father among the saints Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia.
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On this day, we commemorate the holy Great Martyr Catherine.
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"'For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.'” (Luke 2:10-11)
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#RabbiArthurSchneier , President of @The_Appeal received Archbishop @Elpidophoros in his private office, where he presented the Archbishop a silver apple saying: “May your leadership of the Church be sweet and fruitful.” #ArchbishopElpidophoros #GOARCH
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On this day we commemorate the holy, glorious, God-crowned and great Sovereigns Constantine and Helen, the Equals to the Apostles.
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You appeared to the world today, and Your light, O Lord, has left its mark upon us. With fuller understanding we sing to You: "You came, You were made manifest, the unapproachable light." (Kontakion of Holy Epiphany)
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Join the commemoration of the Bicentennial of the Greek Revolution of 1821, presented by @goarch , on March 25 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The event will be live streamed on the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America social media channels and broadcast TV
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Are you ready to receive the King of Kings? Today is Palm Sunday, and the Gospel reading teaches us about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. → To find out, read @goarchDRE SUNDAY SERMON SERIES:
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We begin #HolyWeek by commemorating the Entrance of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. #holyweek #goarch #palmsunday
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Today is the Synaxis of John the Holy Glorious Prophet, Baptist, & Forerunner.
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On this day we celebrate Holy Pentecost. By the intercessions of the holy Apostles, O Christ our God, have mercy on us. Amen.
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As St. John the Theologian tells us, we ought to love one another because love is from God, and whoever does not love does not know God. The Lord responds with love and compassion to all who call upon His name with love and faith. Read more @goarchDRE
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His Eminence Archbishop @Elpidophoros of America arrives in the United States! #goarch #enthronement (Photo: GOA/Dim. Panagos)
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On this blessed Thanksgiving Day, in all of the circumstances of our lives, may we raise our voices in praise to Almighty God, offering a witness of the source and promise of our gratitude. May you and your families have a blessed day of gratitude, fellowship and peace.
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On Pascha (Easter), a hymn on the Holy Resurrection of Christ is sung in our churches. How can the human mind comprehend what the Resurrection means? How can we experience the reality of our salvation? → Read @goarchDRE HOLY WEEK SERMON SERIES:
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Can doubt help you find Christ? Today is Thomas Sunday, and the Gospel reading teaches us about Thomas's skepticism about Christ's Resurrection and his confession of faith. → To find out, read @goarchDRE SUNDAY SERMON SERIES:
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Please join us in extending Name Day wishes to His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Χρόνια Πολλά! May God grant him many years! Learn more about His All-Holiness and the Ecumenical Patriarchate: . (Photo Credit: Nikolaos Manginas)
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On the fiftieth day after the Great and Holy Feast of Pascha, we celebrate Holy Pentecost.
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CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN! 2019 Paschal (Easter) Message of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Geron of America, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
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On Pascha, a hymn on the Holy Resurrection of Christ is sung in our churches. How can the human mind comprehend what the Resurrection means? And how can we experience the astonishing reality of our salvation? → Read the final HOLY WEEK SERMON SERIES:
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The Enthronement of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will take place June 22 at the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York. His Eminence Metropolitan Avgoustinos of Germany will represent His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Axios!
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On this day we commemorate the Dormition of our most holy Lady the Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary.
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The path to God's glory winds through humility-taking care of those who need help, and doing good not for the sake of material reward, but for the purpose of eternal life, doing it for the Lord.
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On this day we commemorate Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom.
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“Behold how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” Psalm 133.1. This evening, His Eminence Archbishop @Elpidophoros met with Archbishop Demetrios in New York #GOARCH #ArchbishopElpidophoros
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On this day, we commemorate the divine Transfiguration of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ.
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On Holy Friday, a moving hymn on the death of the immortal God is chanted. But how can God die? What is it about Him going to Hades and what’s happening there? Why is God doing this for us? → Read @goarchDRE HOLY WEEK SERMON SERIES:
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The ceremonies of Holy Week are the commemoration of the greatest events of human history; they direct our attention to Christ's Cross and death, and finally to his empty tomb and resurrection.
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On Holy Saturday, a hymn on the silence of death is chanted in our churches. How can the King of Glory lie dead in a tomb? How is Jesus’ death part of God’s plan for our salvation? → Read the @goarchDRE HOLY WEEK SERMON SERIES:
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Did you know that our patron saint chooses us? Read more: Have a question you want answered by Did You Know? DM the Department of Religious Education (DRE) @goarchDRE or email: religioused @goarch .org
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Archbishop @Elpidophoros celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Holy Cross @HCHCBoston . Today marks the feast day of our beloved Seminary.
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Join Archbishop @Elpidophoros in praying for the healing of all afflicted with #Covid_19 , live from the Chapel of St. Paul at 12:30 pm EST on Tuesday, April 28. Submit names at
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Jesus willingly accepts death to overthrow our death. In His tomb, we rest our hope. We are not afraid of death because we know that even when we enter the tomb, just as Christ did, the Resurrection awaits us all. → Read the HOLY WEEK SERMON SERIES:
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The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem, which sings the praises of the Holy Mother and Ever-Virgin Mary. Today, on the fifth Friday of Great Lent the complete service is observed.
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The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces to the faithful the election of His Eminence Metropolitan Elpidophoros of Bursa as the new Archbishop of America.
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On this day we celebrate the raising of the holy and righteous friend of Christ, Lazarus, who had been four days in the grave.
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This service invites the faithful to focus their attention on two figures: the sinful woman who anointed the head of Jesus shortly before the passion (Matthew 26:6-13), and Judas, the disciple who betrayed the Lord.
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Beginning on the evening of Palm Sunday and through the evening of Holy Tuesday, the Orthodox Church observes the Service of the Bridegroom. Each evening service is the Matins or Orthros service of the following day.
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On Great Saturday our focus is on the Tomb of Christ. This is no ordinary grave. It is not a place of corruption, decay and defeat. It is life-giving, a source of power, victory and liberation.
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On the Saturday before Palm Sunday, we celebrate the raising of the Holy and Righteous Friend of Christ, Lazarus.
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On this day, we celebrate the Feast of the Meeting of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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On Holy Thursday, a moving hymn on the love of God for His people is sung in our churches. How is His sacrifice related to us and the Divine Liturgy we celebrate in our churches throughout the year? → Read @goarchDRE HOLY WEEK SERMON SERIES:
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The hymn “Behold, the Bridegroom is Coming” is one of the most cherished hymns of Holy Week. But why is Jesus called the Bridegroom? And who is His Bride? What's the Bridegroom hymn directing us to do? → Read @goarchDRE HOLY WEEK SERMON SERIES:
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Come receive the light from the unwaning light, and glorify Christ, Who has risen from the dead.
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On Holy Tuesday, a beautiful hymn is sung in our churches. The service is dedicated to the woman who anointed Christ’s feet with myrrh. Why is her act important? Why is she compared with the betrayal of Judas? → Read @goarchDRE HOLY WEEK SERMON SERIES:
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The harlot mingled the very costly fragrant oil with her tears, and she poured it out on Your immaculate feet and kissed them profusely. You immediately justified her. To us, also, grant forgiveness, O Lord who suffered for us, and save us. (Idiomelon)
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On Holy Saturday, a hymn on the silence of death is chanted in our churches. How can the King of Glory lie dead in a tomb? How is Jesus’ death part of God’s plan for our salvation? → Read @goarchDRE HOLY WEEK SERMON SERIES:
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Please join us in extending Name Day wishes to His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago. Χρόνια Πολλά! May God grant him many years!
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The commemoration of the Dormition of the Theotokos and the preparation for the Feast begin on August 1 with a period of fasting.
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Today is Thomas Sunday, and the Gospel reading where we learn about Apostle Thomas's skepticism about Christ’s Resurrection and his confession of faith. But why did Thomas doubt the Resurrection? And what changed his mind? → Read sermon from @goarchDRE :
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Archbishop @Elpidophoros today convened the first ever Monastic Assembly in the USA to promote the value & importance of monasticism in our #Οrthodox tradition & the spiritual life of the faithful. The Assembly is taking place at the Holy Monastery of Saint Nektarios, Roscoe, NY
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Today, we remember the suffering of Christ, endured for our sake, so we might be reconciled to God #holyweek #goarch
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Is Jesus really your brother? Today is the Sunday Before Nativity, and the Gospel reading where we learn about the Incarnation of the Son of God and the genealogy of Jesus. → Read @goarchDRE SUNDAY SERMON SERIES:
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"'Do not be afraid; for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.'" -Matthew 28:1-20
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On this day, we celebrate the God-bearing Fathers of the First Ecumenical Synod in Nicaea.
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In this video, we focus on Holy Week as celebrated in the Orthodox Christian faith, as the services guide us through the final days of Christ’s earthly ministry, leading up to His crucifixion.
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On this day we commemorate Mary of Egypt.
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On the same day, O Lord, You granted the Robber Paradise. Now by the wood of the Cross, illumine me and save me. -Exapostelarion of Great and Holy Friday
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