By: Bishop Nikolai Velimirovich To those who ask: WHY ARE VIGIL LAMPS LIT BEFORE ICONS? First—because our faith is light. Christ said: I am the light of the world (John 8:12). The light of the vigil lamp reminds us of that light by which Christ illumines our souls....
Christmas is the start of a 12-day liturgical cycle that builds up to Theophany (known as Jordan or Vodochrestia, meaning Water Blessing). This feast, celebrated on Jan. 6/19 commemorating Jesus’ Baptism, is even greater in theological significance than...
SVYATA VECHERYA – HOLY SUPPER (Ukrainian traditions on Christmas Eve) by Orysia Paschak Tracz) 1. Strict Fast in preparation for the Feast 2. At dusk, youngest son announces the first star of sunset: Zvizdal Bo’a zvizda na nebil! The star God’s star is in...
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