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 | Jun 6, 2020 | Hidden Treasures, Resurrection Series
Background & Introduction to the Prayers It is the custom of the church to pray the Prostration (Sagda) prayers during the ninth hour of Pentecost Sunday even though the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles on the third hour (Acts 2:15). The Church has arranged...
by Hidden Treasures Group | May 11, 2020 | Hidden Treasures, Resurrection Series
Introduction During the Holy Fifty days we celebrate the Glorious Feast of Resurrection, and in the Divine Liturgy of the Feast of Resurrection, we do what we call the “Enactment of the Resurrection.” During the Enactment, we close the curtain of the sanctuary, and we...
