Today, creation has crucified its own Creator. What more dreadful sight has the Sun beheld, that it veiled its light? What greater wound has the Earth endured, that it trembled and split asunder? What can compare with such an atrocity—worthy…
A terrible mystery. All creation is silent before the drama of Golgotha, dumbstruck by the ineffable humility and patience of its Creator, who voluntarily accepts suffering and a shameful death. The sight of His terrible sufferings, sorrow, and tears overwhelms…
When the glorious disciples were enlightened at the washing of the feet during the Last Supper, the wicked Judas, overcome with greed, was darkened, and he betrayed You, the righteous Judge, to the lawless judges. O soul, beware of such…
As the glorious disciples, in the washing of the feet, were enlightened, the profane Judas, ravaged by greed, was benighted. And to the lawless judges he surrenders You the just judge. Consider, you who love money, the one who hanged…
Though I have outdone the harlot in sin, yet I have offered You no shower of tears. Rather, I fall before You fervently kissing Your spotless feet, praying silently that, as Master, You will remit my debts as I cry:…
Soul, mindful of your final hour, and dreading the fate of the fig tree, cultivate with diligence the talent you were given. Endure, be vigilant, and say: "May we not be shut out of the bridal chamber!"(Kontakion of Holy Tuesday)…
