When parents brought their young children to Jesus, the disciples rebuked the parents for seemingly wasting the Master’s time and energy. Jesus, however, rebukes His followers, saying, “Suffer the little children to come unto me….for of such is the kingdom of God,” and took them in His arms and blessed them.
During that time, it was unheard of for any prominent teacher or leader to occupy themselves with children as they were not considered to be of any importance. Luckily Jesus changed all that by “valuing” them, which is why we, in the Orthodox Church consider them full members, in every sense of the word, of Christ's Holy Church.
Fr. John
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