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Palm Sunday and just like Mother's Day nothing to say.
A real trojan horse.
Palm Sunday and just like Mother's Day nothing to say.
A real trojan horse.
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The Anglican Diocese of Jerusalem has condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli missile attack carried out last night on the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, which resulted in the destruction of the genetic laboratory and the emergency department.
"This attack, carried out on the morning of Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week, is especially appalling," the Diocese said in a statement.
"The Diocese of Jerusalem condemns in the strongest terms today's missile attacks on the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital, an institution run by the Anglican Church in Jerusalem."
"This attack, carried out on the morning of Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week, is especially appalling," the Diocese said in a statement.
"The Diocese of Jerusalem condemns in the strongest terms today's missile attacks on the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital, an institution run by the Anglican Church in Jerusalem."
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π·πΊ Today, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem - a holiday that recalls one of the most important events in the Gospel story
Jesus, accompanied by apostles, triumphantly rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. The city was excited by that time, because the day before Christ had resurrected Lazarus. And He was greeted as the messiah - the king promised by the prophecies, who would save the Jewish people from the rule of the Romans.
πΏThe crowd shouted to Him: "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel!" ("Hosanna" means "Save us"). And carpets and palm branches were laid along the way - a symbol of triumph and monarchical power. Who would have thought that in just a few days these same people would be shouting "Crucify Him!" in the courtyard of the Roman prefect of Judea, Pontius Pilate.
π·πΊ In Russia, the people call the holiday Willow Sunday (known as Palm Sunday in the West). Willow is one of the first to bloom in spring and is a symbol of celebration in our country. In Italy, the event is celebrated with olive branches, in France - orange, in Eastern Europe - dried flowers, and in southern countries - palm branches.
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Jesus, accompanied by apostles, triumphantly rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. The city was excited by that time, because the day before Christ had resurrected Lazarus. And He was greeted as the messiah - the king promised by the prophecies, who would save the Jewish people from the rule of the Romans.
πΏThe crowd shouted to Him: "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel!" ("Hosanna" means "Save us"). And carpets and palm branches were laid along the way - a symbol of triumph and monarchical power. Who would have thought that in just a few days these same people would be shouting "Crucify Him!" in the courtyard of the Roman prefect of Judea, Pontius Pilate.
π·πΊ In Russia, the people call the holiday Willow Sunday (known as Palm Sunday in the West). Willow is one of the first to bloom in spring and is a symbol of celebration in our country. In Italy, the event is celebrated with olive branches, in France - orange, in Eastern Europe - dried flowers, and in southern countries - palm branches.
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Beginning on the evening of Palm Sunday and continuing through the evening of Holy Tuesday, the Orthodox Church observes a special service known as the Service of the Bridegroom. Each evening service is the Matins or Orthros service of the following day (e.g. the service held on Sunday evening is the Orthros service for Holy Monday).
Traditionally, the icon of Christ the Bridegroom (Gr: O Nymphios/Ξ ΞΟ ΞΌΟΞ―ΞΏΟ) is brought to the front of the church on Palm Sunday evening, where it remains until Holy Thursday. In the icon, Christ's wedding garment is the robe the soldiers gave Him. His wedding crown is the crown of thorns. His head is bowed low and his arms are crossed in humility, laying down His life for His Bride. The wedding will be His Crucifixion on the Cross just behind Him. We are invited guests to the wedding. This is a week for us to prepare. [1/2]
Traditionally, the icon of Christ the Bridegroom (Gr: O Nymphios/Ξ ΞΟ ΞΌΟΞ―ΞΏΟ) is brought to the front of the church on Palm Sunday evening, where it remains until Holy Thursday. In the icon, Christ's wedding garment is the robe the soldiers gave Him. His wedding crown is the crown of thorns. His head is bowed low and his arms are crossed in humility, laying down His life for His Bride. The wedding will be His Crucifixion on the Cross just behind Him. We are invited guests to the wedding. This is a week for us to prepare. [1/2]
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βMaster, guide the course of our life for our benefit according to the need of each of us. Sail with those who sail; travel with those who travel; and heal the sick, Physician of our souls and bodies." + Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom
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HAPPY PALM SUNDAY
Understanding the Palm Sunday Icon
Hosanna to the Son of David!
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!β
Hosanna in the highest!β (Matthew 21:9)
The icon for Palm Sunday is known as βChristβs Triumphant Entry into Jerusalemβ and recounts an event found in all four gospels (Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44 and John 12:12-19). This icon is intended to depict the exultant welcome the Son of God received as He entered into His city and His kingdom. The arrival of the Messiah on the back of a colt (or donkey) would have been bewildering to the Jews because 1) they expected a military Messiah to free them from Roman occupation and 2) they expected the Messiah to come only for them and not the gentiles. The donkey symbolizes an animal of peace and a colt is representative of the gentiles β so either animal would have been confusing to the Jews of Jerusalem. A king entering a city on a horse meant war; a king arriving on a donkey meant peace.
The Iconβs Geometry
The underlying geometry of this icon creates movement that subconsciously directs our attention to the focal point β heavenly Jerusalem. The mountain and city walls serve as a geometric funnel directly to the city of Jerusalem. Even the palm in background is angled in the direction of the city as is the lowered head of the colt/donkey. Every line points to heavenly Jerusalem.
The Language of Symbolism
Buildings β In iconography, buildings often represent the Church. In this 15th century icon painted by the Novgorod school, the city of Jerusalem anachronistically depicts a temple with a cross on top, making this reference to the founding of the Church very clear.
Scroll β the scroll in Jesusβ left hand indicates He is the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies. A scroll in the hand tells the viewer that this person has authority and wisdom. It is also a reference to Revelation 5:5 as βthe one who is worthy to open the scroll.β
Cruciform Halo β If you look closely, Christβs halo contains a cross, which denotes His glorification. No halos of saints or angels contain the Cross of Salvation. Only three arms of the cross are visible, making up a Holy Trinity. These Greek letters are written in the three arms of the cross: Ο Ξ Ξ (omega, omicron, nu) mean βthe beingβ or more precisely βHe who is.β This reference to Christβs divinity is found in the Old Testament when God in the burning bush revealed himself to Moses as βHe who isβ or βI am.β (Ex. 3:14 β in the Septuagint text this is αΌΞ³Ο Ξ΅αΌ°ΞΌΞ― α½ α½’Ξ½: βI am He Who isβ or βI amβ).
Inscription β Above Christβs head are the letters βICβ and βXCβ, the four-letter abbreviation of the Greek words for Jesus (IHCOYC) Christ (XPICTOC).
Christ Looking Back β Jesus is the bridge between the disciples and the heavenly Jerusalem. In some icons, he looks back at his disciples and followers as though to encourage them to persevere through this difficult phase. In other icons, He looks forward toward His glory as he leads his Apostles. Typically, the two most visible disciples behind Christ are Peter and John who are the pillars of the church. Behind them, the Apostles may sometimes look a little confused and fearful because they donβt understand why Christ is returning to a place of danger where Jewish authorities were planning his murder.
Children β Childβs play conveys a visual reminder of Christβs words, βAnyone who will not receive the kingdom of heaven like a little child will never inherit it.β Children are shown climbing the palm tree, and sometimes laying branches down or their outer tunics before the Messiah. Laying garments beneath someoneβs feet is a symbol of total surrender. By removing their outer garments, the children expose their white tunics, which like baptismal gowns, represent purity and innocence. Sometimes a child is shown pulling a thorn from the foot of another child who acquired it by climbing a palm tree, demonstrating that spiritual ascent can be painful or difficult.
https://classicaliconography.org/understanding-the-palm-sunday-icon/
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Understanding the Palm Sunday Icon
Hosanna to the Son of David!
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!β
Hosanna in the highest!β (Matthew 21:9)
The icon for Palm Sunday is known as βChristβs Triumphant Entry into Jerusalemβ and recounts an event found in all four gospels (Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44 and John 12:12-19). This icon is intended to depict the exultant welcome the Son of God received as He entered into His city and His kingdom. The arrival of the Messiah on the back of a colt (or donkey) would have been bewildering to the Jews because 1) they expected a military Messiah to free them from Roman occupation and 2) they expected the Messiah to come only for them and not the gentiles. The donkey symbolizes an animal of peace and a colt is representative of the gentiles β so either animal would have been confusing to the Jews of Jerusalem. A king entering a city on a horse meant war; a king arriving on a donkey meant peace.
The Iconβs Geometry
The underlying geometry of this icon creates movement that subconsciously directs our attention to the focal point β heavenly Jerusalem. The mountain and city walls serve as a geometric funnel directly to the city of Jerusalem. Even the palm in background is angled in the direction of the city as is the lowered head of the colt/donkey. Every line points to heavenly Jerusalem.
The Language of Symbolism
Buildings β In iconography, buildings often represent the Church. In this 15th century icon painted by the Novgorod school, the city of Jerusalem anachronistically depicts a temple with a cross on top, making this reference to the founding of the Church very clear.
Scroll β the scroll in Jesusβ left hand indicates He is the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies. A scroll in the hand tells the viewer that this person has authority and wisdom. It is also a reference to Revelation 5:5 as βthe one who is worthy to open the scroll.β
Cruciform Halo β If you look closely, Christβs halo contains a cross, which denotes His glorification. No halos of saints or angels contain the Cross of Salvation. Only three arms of the cross are visible, making up a Holy Trinity. These Greek letters are written in the three arms of the cross: Ο Ξ Ξ (omega, omicron, nu) mean βthe beingβ or more precisely βHe who is.β This reference to Christβs divinity is found in the Old Testament when God in the burning bush revealed himself to Moses as βHe who isβ or βI am.β (Ex. 3:14 β in the Septuagint text this is αΌΞ³Ο Ξ΅αΌ°ΞΌΞ― α½ α½’Ξ½: βI am He Who isβ or βI amβ).
Inscription β Above Christβs head are the letters βICβ and βXCβ, the four-letter abbreviation of the Greek words for Jesus (IHCOYC) Christ (XPICTOC).
Christ Looking Back β Jesus is the bridge between the disciples and the heavenly Jerusalem. In some icons, he looks back at his disciples and followers as though to encourage them to persevere through this difficult phase. In other icons, He looks forward toward His glory as he leads his Apostles. Typically, the two most visible disciples behind Christ are Peter and John who are the pillars of the church. Behind them, the Apostles may sometimes look a little confused and fearful because they donβt understand why Christ is returning to a place of danger where Jewish authorities were planning his murder.
Children β Childβs play conveys a visual reminder of Christβs words, βAnyone who will not receive the kingdom of heaven like a little child will never inherit it.β Children are shown climbing the palm tree, and sometimes laying branches down or their outer tunics before the Messiah. Laying garments beneath someoneβs feet is a symbol of total surrender. By removing their outer garments, the children expose their white tunics, which like baptismal gowns, represent purity and innocence. Sometimes a child is shown pulling a thorn from the foot of another child who acquired it by climbing a palm tree, demonstrating that spiritual ascent can be painful or difficult.
https://classicaliconography.org/understanding-the-palm-sunday-icon/
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Christ's Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem
Understanding the Palm Sunday Icon
Hosanna to the Son of David!
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!β
Hosanna in the highest!β (Matthew 21:9)
Understanding the Palm Sunday Icon
Hosanna to the Son of David!
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!β
Hosanna in the highest!β (Matthew 21:9)
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The extraordinary comeback of Catholicism
As younger generations look for more clarity in their lives, many are turning to faith to find answers
"This is a remarkable turnaround. The Church of Rome, which was effectively replaced by the Church of England during the Reformation, and which was outlawed for nearly 300 years, with some of the faithful, such as Thomas More, John Fisher and Edmund Campion executed for their loyalty to the old religion. Ever since Catholic emancipation began in the early nineteenth century, it has slowly but surely made a comeback."
Catherine Pepinster
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04/13/extraordinary-comeback-catholicism/
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As younger generations look for more clarity in their lives, many are turning to faith to find answers
"This is a remarkable turnaround. The Church of Rome, which was effectively replaced by the Church of England during the Reformation, and which was outlawed for nearly 300 years, with some of the faithful, such as Thomas More, John Fisher and Edmund Campion executed for their loyalty to the old religion. Ever since Catholic emancipation began in the early nineteenth century, it has slowly but surely made a comeback."
Catherine Pepinster
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04/13/extraordinary-comeback-catholicism/
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The extraordinary resurgence of the Catholic faith in Britain
As younger generations look for more clarity in their lives, many are turning to faith to find answers
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On Great and Holy Monday, we remember Christ's divine power and of God's judgment symbolized in Christβs cursing of the fig tree. The tree portrayed the Jewish synagogue, which had not produced the fruit of faithful obedience to God and so was stripped of all spiritual grace. (Matthew 21: 18-20)
We also remember the patriarch Joseph, betrayed by his brothers and sold to foreigners for thirty pieces of silver. In the Old Testament story (Genesis 37, 39, 41), Joseph typifies in himself the betrayal, Passion, death and glorification of out Lord Jesus Christ.
We also remember the patriarch Joseph, betrayed by his brothers and sold to foreigners for thirty pieces of silver. In the Old Testament story (Genesis 37, 39, 41), Joseph typifies in himself the betrayal, Passion, death and glorification of out Lord Jesus Christ.
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WALL STREET & TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATIONS ARE LYING TO YOU ABOUT TARIFFS: TRUMP IS RIGHT!
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BREAKING: Bill Gates is now in panic mode after President Trump said that he will terminate support for his βGaviβ initiative, which aims to vaccinate half the world's children.
In total, 5,341 foreign aid awards will be terminated, representing just under $76 billion, a USAID document says.
President Trump ends childhood vaccine funding in poorest countries!
This has been a depopulation agenda.
Children have ALWAYS been the target.
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In total, 5,341 foreign aid awards will be terminated, representing just under $76 billion, a USAID document says.
President Trump ends childhood vaccine funding in poorest countries!
This has been a depopulation agenda.
Children have ALWAYS been the target.
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