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The Akathist Hymn
Rejoice, birth-giver of the aromatic balm of the King of all. Rejoice, O Bride unwedded, the world's salvation." The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem, which sings the praises of the Holy ...
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More about the hymns
The words of this Easter ... Catholic hymn speaks of Jesus Christ as our king ‘whose reign shall never cease’. It frequently features on the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, Palm Sunday ...
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Nine Day Divine Mercy Novena
This Novena can be made at any time, but be made at the beginning of Good Friday in preparation for the Feast of His Mercy, which should be celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. He told her ...
Tone deaf and color blind? Catholic Church struggles to keep accused abusers out of religious art
An unholy argument over a hymn has struck a discordant note in the preparations for the main event of Pope Francis' trip to ...
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Learn: Sunday of Orthodoxy
The Sunday of Orthodoxy is commemorated with the Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great, which is preceded by the Matins service. A Great Vespers is conducted on Saturday evening. The hymns of the ...
Exiled from Russia centuries ago, a religious group is on the edge of vanishing
Exiled from Russia centuries ago, a religious group is on the edge of vanishing - Only about 100 Doukhobors remain in the ...
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The Many Faces of Easter in Poland
In the Orthodox and Catholic Churches, Easter is referred to as Pascha ... so wine is replaced by water), singing of hymns, prayers and sermons. Then everyone attends Sunday school, where they study ...
New York priest says Pentecost is a reminder the Holy Spirit is 'alive and at work'
Louis Cona of New York, is the "preeminent celebration of the Holy Spirit" — and is celebrated on Sunday, May 19, seven weeks ...
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Easter Sunday attacks: Catholic Church will continue to seek justice
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had assured the Catholic Church that an impartial investigation into the Easter Sunday attacks would be conducted, according to Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando, ...
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London Archdiocese Releases Choir Videos to Share ‘Power of Worship Through Music’
The Church’s musical tradition is a treasure of inestimable value, and musicians have a duty to preserve this great tradition ...
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When is Easter?
In 2024 Easter Sunday is on 31 March ... throwing down palm branches on the road. Anglican and Roman Catholic churches give out small crosses made from palm leaves, as a reminder of Jesus's ...
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Catholic church assured of impartial probe of Easter attack
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured the Catholic Church that an impartial investigation into the Easter Sunday attacks will be conducted, according to Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando, ...