On the first Sunday after Easter the Church mentions the appearance of Jesus Christ in front of the Apostle Thomas
Sunday of Thomas is today, Sunday, April 27 with the Orthodox Church honoring the memory of the Martyr Simeon Bishop of Jerusalem
Today they celebrate the names: Thomas, Tom, Thomai
Sunrise: 06:33 – West Sun: 20:12 – Day Duration: 13 hours 39 minutes
29 -day Moon
What is the church today celebrating
It is noted that on the first Sunday after Easter (also called New Sunday) the Church mentions the appearance of Jesus Christ before him Apostle Thomaswho maintained doubts about his resurrection. He was convinced, however, when he touched his wounds from the nails of the Crucifixion and exclaimed “My Lord and My God!” (John, K ’25-29).
Thomas’ Sunday is called and Sunday of Antipasha (Pascha Clausum, in Latin), because it is its holiday Payment of Easter Day.
“Performance” in the ecclesiastical language means the completion of a great Christian holiday that began eight days ago. It is a habit that Christians received from the Jews.
In the earlier years it was called Sunday in White (Dominica in Albis, in Latin), because the newcomers were taking out the white clothing wearing the Holy Saturday and were admitted to the church body, according to sansimera.gr.
Source: Skai
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