Holy Week
This day commemorates Christ's entry into Jerusalem.
Palm Sunday
The first words of the Paschal Troparion are this.
“Christ is risen from the dead”.
The Pascha service begins with this act, usually around midnight.
Procession around the church.
Jesus raised this man from the dead four days after his burial.
Lazarus.
These are dyed red to symbolize the blood of Christ.
Eggs.
On Holy Thursday, we remember this event during the Mystical Supper.
The Eucharist.
The Troparion says He is “trampling down” this.
Death.
During Pascha, this phrase replaces nearly all other greetings.
“Christ is Risen!”
In the Gospel accounts, these women were the first to discover the empty tomb.
The Myrrh-bearing Women.
The midnight Paschal procession begins and ends here.
At the church doors / narthex.
On Holy Friday evening, we chant this service in front of the tomb of Christ.
Lamentations service.
Through His death, Christ bestows this upon those in the tombs.
Life.
This color is traditionally used for vestments and decorations during Pascha.
White or Gold
This Roman official confirmed Jesus’ death and requested His body from Pilate to bury it in his own tomb.
Joseph of Arimathea?
This sweet bread, often flavored with anise or mahleb, is traditionally eaten at Pascha in Middle Eastern Orthodox homes.
Kaak and or Maamoul.
This event is commemorated on Holy Saturday morning.
Christ’s descent into Hades.
This language is often used alongside English in the chant during Pascha services.
Greek.
During the 40 days after Pascha, this book is read during Divine Liturgy.
Acts of the Apostles.
Jesus told this parable about a father welcoming back his lost son, symbolizing resurrection and forgiveness.
Parable of the Prodigal Son.
In some Middle Eastern churches, the priest knocks on the closed church doors before the Pascha service begins, acting out this part of the Resurrection story.
Christ breaking the gates of Hades.
This Old Testament figure is read about during Holy Saturday’s Vesperal Liturgy as a type of Christ.
Jonah.
In many Orthodox traditions, the Paschal Troparion replaces this hymn at the beginning of the Divine Liturgy during the Paschal season.
“Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us” (the Trisagion hymn)?
During the Paschal Vigil, the Gospel reading from this apostle opens, “In the beginning was the Word…” and is read in multiple languages.
Who is St. John (the Gospel of John 1:1–17)?
This apostle witnessed the Transfiguration and later wrote about the hope of resurrection in his epistles.
Peter.
This animal, often served during Pascha meals, symbolizes sacrifice and new life.
The lamb.