NOTE: This article is reprinted from "Holy Week in the Western Tradition" at The Orthodox West, a new website explaining Orthodox life and practice according to the ancient Western tradition. Holy Week in the Western Tradition: A Brief Synopsis Holy Week consists of two parts: the first four days, beginning with Palm Sunday; and the Triduum Sacrum (“holy three days”), which celebrate with particular solemnity Our Lord’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection. During the first half, the words of St Thomas should fill our hearts and minds: “Let us also go, that we...
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The blessing of a home is an ancient Christian practice that helps us remember that our Christian life of faith and love is lived not only in Church on Sundays but also in the home daily. The Orthodox tradition (Western and Eastern) is to bless homes in the days and weeks after Epiphany. The connection to Epiphany is important. At the first Epiphany, the Magi entered the home of the Holy Family to present their gifts. Blessing the home opens our eyes to see that Christ already lives in our...
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