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The Feast of Palms: Saturday-Sunday (PDF)Author(s): Bible The Gospels for the Divine Liturgy of Lazarus Saturday (John 11:1-45), the Matins of Palm Sunday (Matthew 21:1-11; 15-17) and the Divine Liturgy of Palm Sunday (John 12:1-18). This handout is referenced in the Journey to Pascha unit. |
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The Myrrhbearers (PDF)Author(s): Fr. John Matusiak The icon of the Holy Myrrhbearers in line drawing, for coloring. Used in the Journey to Pascha unit. |
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The Nativity of Christ (PDF)Author(s): Veselin Kesich A guide to understanding the scriptural account of the Nativity of Christ. This is excellent to read in preparation for today’s session. Additionally, provide a copy for each teen to aid a deeper bible study of Matthew 2:1-12. |
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The Ninth Gospel (John 19:25-37) (PDF)Author(s): Bible The Ninth Gospel from the Matins of Holy Friday (served on Holy Thursday evening). Referenced in "Journey to Pascha". |
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The Paschal Divine Liturgy (PDF)Author(s): Bible The Gospel from the Paschal Divine Liturgy, John 1:1-17. |
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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 |
