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Box of 10 5" x 7" cards.

Holy Saturday is the Sabbath—the Day of Rest to which all other Sabbaths point. As Christ rested from the work of creation on the seventh day, now, He rests from His work of re-creation, which He finished on Good Friday, the sixth day. It is also the day on which Christ begins to free Hades captives. Thus it is a day of hushed expectation—solemn, yet already deeply joyful. Little books for little hands. 24 pages each.

This revised edition of Father Alexander Schmemann's Lenten classic examines the meaning of Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, the Prayer of St Ephraim the Syrian, the Canon of St Andrew of Crete and other neglected or misunderstood treasures of Lenten worship.

Contemplation, prayer, spirituality — these words have become popular in our day among those despairing at the banality and emptiness of the contemporary scene. But popular as well are a myriad of pseudo-spiritualities, each offering its own shortcut to spiritual satisfaction. His Life is Mine is a refreshing contrast. The book deals with prayers, and especially with the "Jesus Prayer" of Orthodox monasticism.

(Box of 10) - Traditional Byzantine Icons beautifully tell the story of Christ's Passion and Resurrection.  Beginning with the Raising of Lazarus these icons follow the events of Holy Week that lead up to the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ:  His Entry into Jerusalem, the Washing of His Disciple's Feet, the Last Supper and, in the center of the cross, the Holy Resurrection. This Paschal card is a powerful icon of the message of salvation.  (card and envelope in matching ivory color) Inside: ?. . . the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give His life a ransom for many." Mat. 20:28 Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!

(Box of 10) - Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord. This beautiful icon of Christ's entry into Jerusalem shows the welcome of the Messiah as He is led to His passion.  It also begins our journey into Holy Week through all the events that lead up to Christ's crucifixion and glorious resurrection. (card and envelope in matching brilliant white)  Inside: "Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!

This free printable PDF file explores the basic fundamental beliefs and liturgical practices for Holy Week and Pascha in a way that is accessible to both faithful and visitors alike. Recommended as a program or bulletin insert. This file is laid out for printing on 11"x17" paper. The booklet is also available formatted to print on 8.5" x 11" paper.

Icon illustrating the spiritual principle of carnal detachment and spiritual ascent outlined in the Ladder of Divine Ascent by St. John Climacus.

The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts and other Lenten hymns as sung by the St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary Choir, directed by David Drillock.

 

Includes 12 identical cards with envelopes.

OUTSIDE TEXT: " is Risen!"
INSIDE TEXT: " you rejoice in the Feast of Feasts and live in the Light of His Resurrection."