It is of special importance that, as Orthodox Christians, we are able to rejoice and give thanks to God.

"It is of special importance that, as Orthodox Christians, we are able to rejoice and give thanks to God. Christianity is not a joyless and mournful religion, nor it it a system of taboos that oppresses people and interferes with their lives. Instead, Christianity gives enormous power to people, emancipates their spirits, raises them over their momentary circumstances, and provides them with an immense perspective..." - Patriarch Kirill

Fr. John