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Τρίτη 11 Απριλίου 2017
"The following update was just sent to us from OCMC Missionary to Guatemala, Fr. John Chakos.
"Palm
Sunday was a new and very moving experience for me among the Mayan faithful. Of
course, the church was packed as usual, but they raise the celebration to a new
level with their love of processions and the enormous sizes of the palm
crosses, which they wave joyously to the accompaniment of their music. Hundreds
processed with us through the whole village singing the festal hymn as we
followed the large icon of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It was
reminiscent of the joy of the first Palm Sunday, especially that expressed by
the children of which there are so many in Aguacate. And even when the Liturgy
and procession was over, everyone returned to the church to continue expressing
their joy in song. Their sense of anticipation for the remainder of Holy Week
was very palpable, even though the Orthodox rituals were unknown to them until
recently. This is truly a fertile field for the church, and yet another
indication that Orthodoxy can establish firm roots in other cultures and
countries.
"It is a
blessing to see such a vibrant and growing Orthodox Church in Guatemala. They
are joined by a growing team of missionaries from the United States. Most
recently, they have been joined by OCMC’s newest missionary, Jennifer Rice.
"Please
join us in praying for our Orthodox Christian brothers and sisters in Guatemala
and the missionaries serving there throughout Holy Week!
"To learn
more about, or support the work of, the Chakos family please visit:
http://www.ocmc.org/TheChakosFamily."
~ Shared by Father Abbot Stephen
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