A TIME OF PENANCE, A TIME OF RENEWAL Lent What is Lent? During this 40-day period each year the Church unites itself to the mystery of Jesus in the desert. (Mt 4:1-11) prepares…
THE GREAT FAST IN THE BYZANTINE CHURCHES A Joyful Fast: Sessional Hymn t.2 Let us begin the all-holy season of fasting with joy; Let us shine with the bright radiance of…