An Orthodox ☦️ Funeral for Jesus?
A Video Reflection On The Holy Saturday Liturgy + Ancient Texts on Christ's Descent to Hades
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In my latest video, I walk you through some of the prayers and liturgical themes for Holy Saturday which felt like a funeral for Jesus. The specific service took place Friday evening, yet it was an anticipation service and so it is referred to as “Orthros of Great & Holy Saturday: The Lamentation Service.”
I also discuss the theology behind ‘lamenting’ and why it is important to express our sorrow to God and others. The Bible has a whole book called ‘Lamentations’ for a reason!
Lastly, I comment on how godly sorrow always involves hope, which is why the service describes Christ’s descent into Hades (Sheol), the realm of the dead, and prophesies His conquering of it. The latter half of the video is actually a presentation on several ancient texts (Biblical, Patristic, Liturgical, Apocryphal) related to Holy Saturday or Christ’s storming of Hell!
I am also going to share some of my previous articles involving both of these themes. The first is on the role of lament and holy tears in the Christian life. The rest of the articles are related to Christ’s harrowing of hell on Holy Saturday.
Christ is Risen! Allelujah!
Kyle
Lent and Holy week grow in richness every year for me and my family. It is difficult to truly express how the somber week of little sleep, fasting and lament brings us to such a great feast!