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We’re ready for Palm Sunday, are you? ![]()
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Why palms? ![]()
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The palm branch is a symbol of victory, triumph, peace, and eternal life originating in the ancient Near East and Mediterranean World. The palm was sacred in Mesopotamian religions and in ancient Egypt it represented immortality. ![]()
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A palm branch was also awarded to victorious athletes in Ancient Greece, and a palm branch or the tree itself is one of the most common attributes of victory in ancient Rome. ![]()
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In Christianity, the palm branch is associated with Jesus’ Triumphant Entry Into Jerusalem which is celebrated on Palm Sunday when the Gospel of John says of the citizens, “they took palm branches and went out to meet Him” (12:13). Additionally, the palm has meaning in Christian Iconography representing victory, i.e. the victory of the spirit over the flesh (Revelation 7:9). ![]()
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Early Christians used the palm branch to symbolize the victory of the faithful over enemies of the soul, as in the symbolism of Palm Sunday. Many churches of mainstream Christian denominations distribute palm branches to their congregations during their Palm Sunday services. Christians take these palms, which are blessed by clergy, to their homes where they hang them alongside Icons and crosses or keep them in their Bibles or devotionals.![]()
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Tomorrow, we take our palms and chant: “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” — Mark 11:9–10![]()
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Big thank you to all the volunteers who helped set up the palms and make palm crosses. ![]()
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We wish everyone a blessed Palm Sunday and Holy Week! 🌿✝️🙏🏼
Tomorrow is the Saturday of Lazarus. ![]()
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On the Saturday before Holy Week, the Orthodox Church commemorates a major feast of the year, the miracle of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ when he raised Lazarus from the dead after he had lain in the grave four days. ![]()
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Here, at the end of Great Lent and the forty days of fasting and penitence, the Church combines this celebration with that of Palm Sunday. In triumph and joy the Church bears witness to the power of Christ over death and exalts Him as King before entering the most solemn week of the year. The week that leads the faithful in remembrance of His suffering and death and concludes with the great and glorious Feast of Pascha.![]()
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Wishing you and your family a blessed Holy Week ahead ✝️🌿🙏🏼❤️
Join us to witness the beautiful Baptismal Service of our most recent Catechumens on Holy Saturday - May 4, 2024 at 9:00am and then stay for the Vesperal Divine Liturgy starting at 10:00am ❤️🙏🏼✝️
Wow, what a great turnout! God bless HOPE HOPE - Helping.Others : Prophet.Elias and its volunteers/supporters for all they do to help those in need. Kalo Pascha everyone!
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Due to a clergy meeting for all priests in Toronto, Great Compline is canceled for tomorrow night, Monday April 22. Thank you!