The Great Fast is upon us! Beginning at sunset on Forgiveness Sunday, Orthodox Christians will spend the next seven weeks preparing for Pascha, the Feast of Feasts. With the increased number of services taking place, each week brings us more opportunities for prayer and repentance. There are also unique services and traditions during each of the weeks that richen the Lenten experience. Here are some resources and activities for the weeks of Great Lent to help you observe the fast in your little church.
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The feast of the Exaltation or Elevation of the Holy Cross is celebrated on September 14 NS/27 OS is a day of fasting and repentance, when we decorate the Cross with flowers and sprigs of basil. Keep reading for more ways to observe the feast with your family!
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