by Hidden Treasures Group | Aug 21, 2021 | Hidden Treasures, Hidden Treasures, Saints
Introduction – St. Mary’s Fast While we celebrate St. Mary’s fast annually, there are many other feasts dedicated to her. Saint Mary is regarded as the highest saint in the Orthodox Church. She is higher than all the heavenly saints and any man or woman saint who ever...
by Hidden Treasures Group | Jun 20, 2021 | Hidden Treasures, Resurrection Series
History of the Apostles Fast The Fast of the Apostles was instituted by our Lord during His ministry. When Christ was asked why His disciples did not fast, He replied, “Can you make the friends of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is with them? But the days...
by Hidden Treasures Group | Jun 19, 2021 | Hidden Treasures, Resurrection Series
Introduction to the Feast This major feast in the Church commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the head of the apostles on the fiftieth day after the Resurrection (Acts 2:1-4). This was in fulfillment of the promise made by Jesus before His crucifixion:...
by Hidden Treasures Group | Jun 10, 2021 | Hidden Treasures, Resurrection Series
Understanding the Ascension Feast Introduction to the Feast The Church celebrates the Feast of the Ascension on Thursday, the fortieth day in the Holy Fifty Days. It is considered one of the Seven Major Feasts of the Lord. On this day, the Lord ascended by His divine...
by Hidden Treasures Group | May 19, 2021 | Hidden Treasures, Resurrection Series
History and Structure of the Holy 50 Days The Holy Fifty Days is the period immediately following the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ until the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples 50 days later. After Our Lord Jesus Christ rose from the dead on the...
by Hidden Treasures Group | Mar 12, 2021 | Hidden Treasures, Lent Series
With Background Music 1st Week of Lent 2nd Week of Lent 3rd Week of Lent 4th Week of Lent 5th Week of Lent 6th Week of Lent 7th Week of Lent Without Background Music 1st Week of Lent 2nd Week of...
