EP calls different Paschal dates a "scandal"
( Orthodox Times ) - Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew extended in his homily his heartfelt wishes to all the non-Orthodox Christians who celebrated the Holy Easter on Sunday, March 31, after presiding over the Sunday Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Theodore of the Community of Vlanga. “On this day, the timeless message of the Resurrection resonates more profoundly than ever, as our non-Orthodox Christian brethren and sisters commemorate the resurrection of our Lord from the dead, celebrating Holy Easter. We have already sent our representatives to all the Christian Communities of the confessions here, to extend our heartfelt wishes of the Holy Great Church of Christ and our Patriarchal congratulations. But also from this position we extend a heartfelt greeting of love to all Christians around the world who celebrate Holy Easter today. We beseech the Lord of Glory that the forthcoming Easter celebration next year will not merely be a fortuitous occurrence, but rather the beginning...
I cannot download the image but even so I will presume to say that the colors are dull, almost monotone, the scenes are dimly lit, the set and actors feature lots of mud, sweat, and pimples, and everything exhibits elements of PC-ness, all excused as "authentic" and "this must have been the way it was." These are the current rules re films with religious themes.
ReplyDeleteBut Mack - you missed Noah wielding a spear too. Oh joy.
ReplyDeleteIt looks visually beautiful, actually, but I doubt it has the substance that many Jews/Christians will hope for.
I'm there! Of course Christians will hate it because it isn't boring, bland and Saccharin. Something tells me the real Noah wasn't a softy.
ReplyDeleteGood grief, Matthew! Now we're all covered in mud! :)
ReplyDeleteWe entered the park exactly at 7 pm and picked up a few copies of the Halloween map as well as a few trick or treat bags. sarah
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