View from the balcony as Father reads the Gospel. The church becomes completely dark and Father comes out with the Paschal candle singing, "Come take light from the Light which is never overtaken by the night. Come glorify the Christ risen from the dead" and we all light our candles from the one candle. This photo has been enhanced to show the people (which I think turned out beautifully!) but the only light in the church at this time is candle light.
Fr. N sensing the icons and the people with cries of, "Christ is Risen!" in six or seven different languages. This being Fr.'s first as a priest, he actually kept calling out "Alethos Anesti!" (which is the Greek response of the people, "Indeed He is Risen!") So, in this picture, you can see Fr. D in the background laughing because the new priest is still saying the people's response, instead of the priest's cry of, "Christ is Risen!" This comic relief just added to the jubilant celebration that is PASCHA!
That top photo is really lovely.
ReplyDeleteIndeed He is Risen!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the pictures. Wish we could have been there!
Do you have any bigger versions of these pictures?
ReplyDeletei would love a copy of this picture. it's so beautiful. What a wonderful night. Indeed He is RISEN!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos! Will you email them to me please?
ReplyDeleteI nearly cried when I saw these. It made me sad to not be home.