HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN NICOLAE
The Romanian Orthodox Metropolia of the Americas
Liaison to IOCC from the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States
Once more, Great and Holy Lent is upon us, brothers and sisters, and with it comes a call to repentance before our all-good and loving Creator. As we embark on this solemn journey, we are likewise called to reflect on our duties as Christians. We humble ourselves through prayer, through fasting, and through almsgiving, not to punish ourselves but to prepare our souls to bask in the mysterious light of Christ’s Resurrection.
The reflections to be presented here have been thoughtfully authored by Orthodox clergy from around the country. Each reflection seeks to delve into these Lenten subjects, providing us with an insight for each Sunday of the Great Fast. It is my hope that these reflections will help guide and inspire you on your own Paschal journey.
So let us commence! I offer you my blessings as we move through this holy season, reminding ourselves daily, again and again, of Our Lord’s great sacrifice on the Cross, and our supremely high calling—to pick up our own cross and follow Him. So let us endure, remain steadfast in hope, and give thanks to Him for all things!
