lenten triodion – West Point Orthodox Christian Chapel

Sunday of Judgement: Biblical Perspectives of Why I Fast

“There is no verse in the Bible that says, “Thou shalt fast for 40 days before Holy Week and Easter and call it Lent.” But, does there have to be?”

Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee: What Justifies Us

This past Sunday was the first of the three Sundays (the Triodion) leading to the Great Lenten Fast of the Orthodox Church. Coming up will be the Sunday of the Prodigal Son followed by Judgement Sunday. After these, most parishes will hold a special Vespers (evening) service on Forgiveness Sunday as we repent to andContinue reading “Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee: What Justifies Us”