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Paschal Epistle of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad

April 19, 2020

With the joy of God’s Kingdom, as we are "divinely glad, for Christ is risen" (from the Paschal Canon), I offer my Paschal greeting to all: both to those who have successfully completed the reclusion of their quarantine, celebrating now in the churches and communing of Christ’s Holy Mysteries; and also to those who yet abide in the desert of solitude and various restrictions, dedicating the better portion of their time to private prayer, spiritually beneficial reading, and interaction with loved ones. May the former and the latter both, in the words of St. John Chrysostom, "honor the day," receiving in their hearts the riches of God’s goodness!

Paschal Epistle of His Holiness Patriarch Kyrill of Moscow and All Russia

April 19, 2020

By the grace of the All-Merciful God, we have been vouchsafed to arrive at the radiant Paschal night, and once again rejoice in the glorious Resurrection of Christ. I sincerely greet all of you, my dear ones, with this great feast and "festival of festivals."

Liturgical Schedule for Pascha & Bright Week (2020)

April 18, 2020

The general schedule of liturgical services for Pascha & Bright Week is now available.
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Announcements

Special Moleben to the Mother of God & St. Panteleimon - Livestreaming Fridays at Noon Eastern

March 26, 2020

In solidarity with the monastics of the Holy Mountain, we will be celebrating a special moleben to the Mother of God and our patron, St. Panteleimon, at noon this Friday, asking for their assistance in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Recent Sermons

Let Us Love One Another - A Sermon for the Sunday of the First Ecumenical Council (2020)

May 31, 2020

We must bear in mind the essential connection between the Nicene Faith that we hold so dear, and love—true love, love which is according to God. For such love is only possible through faith in Jesus Christ—true faith, right faith, faith in Christ as he is and as he revealed himself, and not faith in a false Christ, an antichrist.

On Guarding the Kingdom Within - A Homily on the Sunday of the Blind Man (2020)

May 24, 2020

In this narration, we have the juxtaposition of the physical blindness of this man with the spiritual blindness of the teachers of the Law, the Pharisees, who are continually seeking to condemn Christ. On this occasion, Christ reveals himself as the Creator and Messiah.

Thirsting for Christ - A Sermon for the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman (2020)

May 17, 2020

Let us ask ourselves, am I seeking the love of God with my whole heart? Do I thirst for salvation? Or do I thirst for worldly things, for repose, for something that is fleeting? This is a very simple question. But we do not take it seriously. We would like to find something more interesting to do, and to occupy our mind with. But this is the most salvific.