Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain shared a powerful Easter message in 2024, urging everyone to focus on the joyous proclamation that CHRIST IS RISEN – TRULY – HE IS RISEN.
He emphasized the significance of Christ’s Resurrection, highlighting how it signifies His lordship by nature and through His earthly life.
The Archbishop explained how humanity was trapped in sin and death due to the original transgression, but Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross conquered death and restored humanity to God’s image and likeness.
He described how Christ’s Resurrection offers salvation, eternal life, and reunites humanity with God, transforming death into hope, salvation, and forgiveness.
The Archbishop quoted Saint Mark the Ascetic to illustrate the story of God’s love and salvation through Christ, emphasizing the transformative power of Christ’s sacrifice and Resurrection.
He invited all to embrace the joy of the Resurrection, accepting the promise of forgiveness and eternal life offered by Christ, regardless of past sins or circumstances.
Ultimately, he affirmed the belief in Christ as Lord and God, encouraging those who doubt to seek the truth with an open heart, just as Thomas the disciple did when he was invited by Christ to touch His wounds.
Even if we, as believers in the Resurrection, have doubts deep in our hearts, we can trust that our Lord will welcome us with gentleness and love. Let us set aside all distractions and join together in proclaiming the joyful message – “CHRIST IS RISEN – TRULY – HE IS RISEN”. We must show the world that there is a community that still believes in the immense love of God, who gave us His Son for eternal life.
With love and blessings in the Risen Lord,
Holy and Great Pascha 2024
✠ Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain
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