It is Easter ('Paskha') in the Russian orthodox church
In the direct translation there was wonderful commentary in English. When it becomes available I will post it.
In the direct translation there was wonderful commentary in English. When it becomes available I will post it.
Meanwhile,
here is the Russian version
What was interesting for me was to see the faces of those attending. What I saw was a greater level of physical, moral and spiritual health than one generally sees in the West.
What it reinforced for me was the seat of Good does not reside anywhere on this earth. The seat of Evil does.
There were references and prayers to those suffering in countries like Syria and Iraq - most particularly Christian communities in those countries. And we all know where the ultimate blame can be placed.
What was interesting for me was to see the faces of those attending. What I saw was a greater level of physical, moral and spiritual health than one generally sees in the West.
What it reinforced for me was the seat of Good does not reside anywhere on this earth. The seat of Evil does.
There were references and prayers to those suffering in countries like Syria and Iraq - most particularly Christian communities in those countries. And we all know where the ultimate blame can be placed.
Easter
service in the cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow
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