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The joyous Easter season or Paschaltide is finally here! In the Orthodox Church, this season starts on Easter Sunday (April 12th) and continues for forty days until the eve of the feast of Ascension, which falls on May 21th this year.
During the period of Great Lent we cry for our sins and for ourselves, because at this time it is more or less typical of our nature. However it is much more difficult to overcome our sin-corrupted nature and find the strength to rejoice.
"Paschal joy reaches down to the gloomiest, darkest and most hopeless corners; its brings light even to the most sorrowful and unbelieving souls. Here are some highlights of the Great and Holy Pascha at different times of my life," writes Tatyana…
This touching biography reveals how a devoted shepherd led his parish with endless patience and mercy. Believers will find renewed hope by seeing how divine grace sustains the soul through bitter trials.
Straight from the heart of the Easter night, these words remind us that grumbling is a habit we can break, and that even a small effort to live in love during Bright Week bears real fruit.
Insightful and touching, this story reveals the experiences and challenges that led Fr Andrey from curious youth to a shepherd who encourages genuine faith and compassion in others.
Find insipiration in the story of Saint Simeon’s tireless work — building, painting, and teaching — offering a vivid example of how humble dedication can create lasting spiritual refuge and hope.
