Pascha
Saint John Chrysostom Russian Orthodox Church 40 National Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesThe vigil begins in darkness with the Midnight Office. The Paschal Flame is then carried out, and the light spreads among the people as we process outside the church. The Resurrection Gospel is proclaimed, and we re-enter the church and everything is full of light, like the souls of all the dead entering into heaven […]