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The Raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-45) (PDF)Author(s): Bible The gospel lesson from the Divine Liturgy of Lazarus Saturday. |
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The Resurrection (PDF)Author(s): Fr. John Matusiak The icon of the Resurrection in line drawing, for coloring. Used in the Journey to Pascha unit. |
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The Services of Christmas (PDF)Author(s): DCE The booklet (62 pages) containing the services for the Eve of the Nativity, the Nativity and the second and third days of the Nativity, with an introduction by Protopresbyter Alexander Schmemann. |
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The Seventh Gospel (Matthew 27:33-54) (PDF)Author(s): Bible The Seventh Gospel from the Matins of Holy Friday (served on Holy Thursday evening). Referenced in "Journey to Pascha". |
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The Sixth Gospel (Mark 15:16-32) (PDF)Author(s): Bible The Sixth Gospel from the Matins of Holy Friday (served on Holy Thursday evening). Referenced in "Journey to Pascha". |
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The Tenth Gospel (Mark 15:43-47) (PDF)Author(s): Bible The Tenth Gospel reading from the Matins of Holy Friday (served on Holy Thursday evening). This Gospel is referenced in "Journey to Pascha". |
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The Twelfth Gospel (Matthew 27:62-66) (PDF)Author(s): Bible The Twelfth Gospel from the Matins of Holy Friday (served on Holy Thursday evening). Referenced in "Journey to Pascha". |
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The Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God (Image)Known in Greek as Eleousa and in Slavonic as Oumilenie, this icon is also called the Virgin of Tenderness or of Mercy. The relationship between Mother and Child is expressed with stunning force: taking refuge in her, He touches her chin with one hand and presses his cheek against hers. Her pensive, sorrowful eyes foresee his Passion and she embraces him with affectionate, maternal protection. The three golden stars which adorn her mantle, one above the forehead and one on each shoulder, signify her virginity before, during, and after giving birth.
This icon was given by the Church in Constantinople to the Russian Church in Kiev c.1131.When Kiev was destroyed by the Golden Horde, it was removed to the city of Vladimir in 1155. In 1395, it was moved to Moscow. It has been repaired and damaged many times, so that you can see the various layers of painting on it. This is a copy of that icon |
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The Wall of Saints (Image)The Wall of Saints consists of the following: St. Romanos, the Melodist; St. Jacob Netsvetov, Enlightener of the People of Alaska; Holy Hieromartyr Juvenal of Alaska and Holy Martyr Peter the Aleut; Holy Hierarch John, Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco; Holy Hierarch Tikhon of Moscow; Holy Priest Martyr John of Chicago; Holy Priest Martyr Alexander of New York City; Holy Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg; Holy Hierarch Theophan the Recluse; Holy Righteous Alexis of Wilkes-Barre; Holy Priest Martyr Maksym of Carpatho-Rus; and Holy Hierarch Nicholas of South Canaan. |
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Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God (Image)The icon follows the "Hodigitria" model and is similar in style to the ancient Iveron icon of Our Lady. It differs in that the Christ child's legs are crossed, while the sole of His foot is turned to the viewer.
For a complete story of this icon go to http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsLife.asp?FSID=101821
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Washing of Feet (PDF)Author(s): Fr. John Matusiak A line drawing of the icon of Jesus washing the feet of His disciples, for coloring. |
