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Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!
This little exchange is more than just a pious greeting or quaint tradition. It is a profound and joyful expression of our faith, the central proclamation of the Feast of the Resurrection: "Christ is Risen!"
During the thrilling days following the resurrection of Jesus Christ, his disciples were often surprised to meet him when they gathered for prayer and the breaking of bread. Even after the Lord's Ascension into heaven, they remembered his solemn promise to them: "Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Over the centuries, the disciples of Jesus continued to gather for worship and the breaking of bread, in the expectant hope of seeing the Lord. They knew that the Lord would keep his promise and so, as often as they gathered, they joyfully sought the face of the Risen Lord.
Here at St. Basil's, we know it to be true: Christ is among us! Christ is Risen! When our parish family gathers for worship, the Lord reveals himself to us in many ways, but most intimately in the Mystery of the Eucharist. The Eucharist is the ancient breaking of the bread - the intimate meal we are privileged to share with God. We recognize Christ in the Bread and the Cup of the Eucharist because we have also been granted to recognize him in one another.
As the pastor of St. Basil's, I would like to welcome you to our parish. Hopefully, you will also see what I'm talking about. We are an open, welcoming and diverse parish and would be honored to have you join us for worship during this Paschal season. Even though our Byzantine Christian faith is ancient, you will find that we are not the bearers of a dead and antiquated tradition. This ancient faith gives our parish its life, vibrancy and joy, for it brings us into a relationship with the living Lord who makes all things new. But don't just take our word for it … come and see for yourself!
Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!
Fr. Daniel Forsythe
The Byzantine Community of Austin now has a webpage, which can be found on our Links page.
Please see the Announcements page for information on the 2012 Summer Icon Workshop. Pre-registration is required, and spots are filling quickly, so don't delay!
