On the Unbinding of Lazarus, and Us
Note: The liturgical celebration of the Raising of Lazarus is an ancient custom of the Church, preserved from the 4th century by the Orthodox Church. I have created “trial liturgy” for the adaptation, which I have used as “votive liturgy” over the past four years at my parish, always on the day prior to Palm Sunday. I have found it to be a remarkable liturgy to celebrate, and it is a perfect beginning to Holy Week, indeed an ideal complement to Palm Sunday, tomorow.
Above is the sermon I preached for it this year (in fact, earlier today in morning liturgy). Below are the Propers for the trial…
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