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A great Worldwide celebration and fasting period for Orthodox and Catholic Christians!
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Α magnificent Easter celebration, at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City of Jerusalem ⛪
Christians will witness the appearance of the Holy Light in the Tomb of Christ!
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Easter Celebrations in Bulgaria amidst the Novel Coronavirus
During a vivid Saturday night hundreds of Bulgarian Christians flocked into the Orthodox churches for outdoor services with the Balkan state one of the few countries where churches remained open over the Easter celebrations amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The Easter holiday is the most critical date on the calendar for the 300 million Orthodox Christians worldwide, with thousands of Bulgarians typically flooding the churches and their ancestral homes around the country to celebrate the renaissance of Christ. Bulgaria, which affirmed a state of emergency until May 13, has enforced a ban on congregating groups of more than two adults. It has shut down schools, restaurants and other public spaces, and placed a ban on travel that is not necessary. Prime Minister Boyko Borissov stated in Facebook, “In the current situation, we must be better and more humble; Let’s do everything we can to be proud of our decisions and actions in years to come.” This year, several Bulgarians decided to watch live TV services instead, after the government urged people from home to rejoice and pray. Yet Radka Petrova, a keen church-goer of 58, said she wasn't afraid of “that virus because the church is a place of healing”. Petrova, wearing a protective mask, said, “I’m here because my faith is strong and I’m not afraid, and I remember the communist times and how mounted policemen used to surround the church to intimidate worshippers.” During the Communist regime which ended in 1989, Bulgarians were unable to freely practice or research the Christian faith. “It’s only a virus and we’ll defeat it... Christ is risen! Today we’re celebrating hope in a sea of despair.”
The restrictions imposed due to the outbreak of coronavirus meant that an Easter Sunday was observed unlike any Bulgarians before. But, while most worshippers maintained social distance between themselves to stop the virus' spread, it was generally not observed by clergymen during the services of Easter celebrations. The decision to hold the churches open has flickered a penetrating debate in Bulgaria on social media. Many churches that are afraid may become contagion centers and present risks to the most vulnerable – the elderly –undermining the collective effort to control the disease. The COVID-19 respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus has claimed 41 lives across Bulgaria, infecting almost 900 people – one of Europe's lowest rates. Bulgarian Patriarch Neophyte stated, “On Easter, our thoughts and prayers will be with those who are no longer among us and those who are fighting this vile disease, doctors and medical workers in particular and everyone who is at the forefront of the fight for life.” The Bulgarian Orthodox Church, amid the coronavirus epidemic, has been criticized on social media for keeping its worship houses open. For retaining the traditions of people kissing icons in churches and using sharing spoons during communion services, many Bulgarians have pointed fingers at the church. The coronavirus pandemic in many Orthodox Christian nations, encompassing Bulgarian neighbors Greece, Romania and Serbia, has called off typical Easter celebrations. Easter mass was celebrated in churches throughout Romania, Greece and Cyprus but remained officially closed. The official clergy in the three countries has been advising people to stay away and watch the service of Easter celebrations on either radio or television. Do not forget leaving your valuable comment on this piece of writing and sharing with your near and dear ones. To keep yourself up-to-date with Information Palace, put your email in the space given below and Subscribe. Furthermore, if you yearn to know about the Trump’s warning to China, visit our construct, ‘Trump Cautions China Could Face Consequences for Virus Outbreak’. Read the full article
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#happyeaster with #greatfriends #orthodoxeaster #christianeaster #roastedlamb #wines #cheese #browneggs (at Township)
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"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?" John 11: 25-26
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God." John 3: 16-18 _________________________________________________________ Although we are still counting our way to Easter, I'm pretty sure you're looking forward to celebrating the holiday. But seriously, many think its all about Easter eggs and all, when really there is more to Easter than just a bunch of Easter eggs and chocolate. And many seem to forget the REAL reason for the Easter season: Jesus. When it comes to the REAL meaning of Easter (aka: the Resurrection of Jesus Christ), its more than a formality, its not a fantasy, it is real; as real as the ultimate sacrifice He paid at the cross for your sins, my sins, and the sins of the whole world; as real as the minute He gave up the ghost, the devil has been defeated right on the spot; as real as the day the soldiers were sent running and the stones turned upside down and Jesus came out of that tomb risen, that the power of death did not even stand a chance; as real as His ascension into Heaven after 40 good days. That, is the real deal here. You may be wondering, "Why would He even do that for me if I don't even believe in Him anyways?" Because He loves you. And to add to it, God loves the sinner (including the murders, the homosexuals, the adulterers, etc.) but He DOES NOT, approve of their sin. That is why He sent His one and only Son Jesus Christ to die for their sins, your sins, my sins, and the sins of the whole world, so that they can be set free from the bondage of sin. Why? Because God's forgiveness is just as available to all, whether you are a student, a teacher, a churchgoer, a doctor, old or young, rich or poor, salvation is available to all. And God promises that if you turn from your sins and put your trust in Him like you trust a parachute, He will save you from the power and punishment of sin. As we get ready for Easter Day (or Easter Sunday for that matter), let us all reflect on the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus did for all of us at the cross of Calvary, and His victory over sin and death. "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." ~ Romans 5:8
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