Saturday, April 18, 2009

our robed splendor~holy friday at a glance

antiphon 15, one of the most beautiful hymns of holy friday:


TODAY HE WHO HUNG THE EARTH UPON THE WATERS IS HUNG ON THE TREE.

THE KING OF THE ANGELS IS DECKED WITH A CROWN OF THORNS.

HE WHO WRAPS THE HEAVENS IN CLOUDS IS WRAPPED IN THE PURPLE OF MOCKERY.

HE WHO FREED ADAM IN THE JORDAN IS SLAPPED ON THE FACE.

THE BRIDEGROOM OF THE CHURCH IS AFFIXED TO THE CROSS WITH NAILS.

THE SON OF THE VIRGIN IS PIERCED BY A SPEAR.

WE WORSHIP YOUR PASSION, O CHRIST.

SHOW US ALSO YOUR GLORIOUS RESURRECTION.








the cross and the kouvouklion (tomb)











sophie wearing the choir robes. we only had to wear them for holy friday, and she HATED every second of it!













the blasted organ













sophie showing her disgust for the robes






















the church







Pascha is tomorrow. i'm so excited! kali anastasi (blessed resurrection)!!!!

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