Rowina (1
May 2013)
"To Friedrich on
Orthodox Resurrection Day"
Yes, the Orthodox churches with which we are familiar celebrate
Pascha Resurrection Day on May 5 this year. Next Sunday.
The date of the Western Church celebrating Ascension Day is May
9. For Orthodox it is June 13, according to online
information.
I am attracted to Orthodox dates, because I like their Christmas
(Epiphany) on January 6, which seems the right time for it, not
that December 25 isn't a good day too. All days are the
Lord's. The Orthodox celebrate every Sunday as
mini-Resurrection feasts, as the Resurrection is their primary
focus in the whole year long.
But some smaller Christian groups, such as "other" Orthodox
churches in smaller countries, have days varying from the
above. To me this means that all of these days have
meaning to us in remembering the life of the Lord. They
are not necessarily Rapture days, even if they are of high
significance in remembrance--unless the Lord does make them
significant even more by bringing home His saints on one of
those days. Praying with you, Friedrich, for His coming.
Mariel