Pascha 2008

 

 

 

 The Procession During Resurrection Matins  The Procession nears its end and the beginning of our celebration of Our Lord's Resurrection.
 The Procession makes one last turn towards the Church doors.  fr. Philip blesses the doors of the Church.
 fr. Philip knocking on the Church door! Christ is Risen! Let us in to Rejoice!  

Once back in the Church, we begin the completion of Matins Prayers.
 

With the completion of Matins, we begin the Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom.
 

Our lead cantors for Pascha Megan and Lynn.
 The Little Entrance. On this day, the Gospel is proclaimed in many languages. The homily given by fr. Philip was the Paschal Homily of St. John Chrysostom as is traditional in the Byzantine Churches.  The veneration of the Gospel by the parish children.
 The Great Entrance  

Fr. Dcn. Ramon prepares us for the Litany of Fervent Supplication.
 Father waves the Aer over the Holy Gifts during the Creed.  The Blessing of the Artos

 

The Ikon of the Resurrection

   

Christ is risen from the dead!

By death He conquered death!

And to those in the tombs, He granted life!

 

To see pictures of the Blessing of the Baskets, please click HERE.