Holy Week Characters
Holy Week Characters by St Mark Youth is a large print edition published by St. Shenouda Monastery on March 27, 2020. This 364-page book explores the significant events of Holy Week, focusing on the life and passions of Jesus Christ, from His triumphant entry into Jerusalem to His death on the Cross and subsequent resurrection. The narrative invites readers to witness these pivotal moments alongside various biblical figures who interacted with Christ during this time.
The book delves into the experiences of five key characters—Malchus, Demas, Joseph of Arimathea, Mary Magdalene, and Pontius Pilate—highlighting their brief mentions in the gospel accounts and the profound lessons derived from their encounters with the Lord. Through contemplations crafted by the Youth of St Mark’s church in Sydney, Australia, readers will gain insights into the impact of these interactions, enriching their understanding of the biblical narrative and its relevance to Christianity and Orthodox teachings.
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Every year the church takes us on a great journey through Holy Week, with a vivid and sharp focus on our Lord Jesus Christ and His Passions on earth, from the victorious entry into Jerusalem, to His climactic death on the Cross at Golgotha, and finally to His awesome and Glorious Resurrection. We are indeed witnesses to these events that occur at one and the same time as we see them, and we share in this witness with many characters who were present to behold the Passions of our Lord.
Many of these characters are mentioned only briefly in the gospel accounts of the Passion, yet there is a lot to learn from understanding how the Lord touched their lives. This book focussing on the interactions of five of these characters with the Lord through the gospel accounts and the commentaries of the fathers.
The Youth of St Mark’s church in Sydney Australia have put together these contemplations over few years and now we have put them together in one book. The characters in this book are Malchus, Demas, Joseph of Arimathea, Mary, Magdalene, Pontius Pilate.
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