Journeying Through the Triodion, Holy Week, and Pascha

A Series of Video Reflections by the Holy Cross Faculty

The Dean of Holy Cross, Fr. Eugen J. Pentiuc, and the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology faculty invite you to engage with this educational video series, presented by ©The Scriptorium Initiative, offering spiritual guidance and instruction throughout the Triodion, Lenten and Holy Week season. The links to the video recordings will be posted each Sunday on this page and a Holy Cross Educational channel on YouTube.

1. 

   A Message from Dean PentiucFeb 25

   Fr. Eugen J. Pentiuc

   Dean of Holy Cross, Archbishop Demetrios Professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Origins and Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages

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2. 

   Sunday of the PublicanFeb 25 | Luke 18:10–14

   Dr. Philip Mamalakis, PhD.

   Associate Professor of Pastoral Care

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3. 

   Sunday of the Prodigal SonMar 3 | Luke 15:11–32

   Fr. George Parsenios

   Professor of New Testament

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4. 

   Sunday of the Final JudgmentMar 10 | Matthew 25:31–46

   Fr. Luke Veronis

   Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theology, Missiology, Preaching, and World Religions

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5. 

   Sunday of ForgivenessMar 17 | Matthew 6:14–21

   Fr. Bartholomew Mercado

   Chaplain and Instructor of Canon Law

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6. 

   Sunday of OrthodoxyMar 24 | John 1:43–51

   Fr. John Chryssavgis

   Professor of Theology, Executive Director, Huffington Ecumenical Institute at HCHC

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7. 

   Sunday of St. Gregory PalamasMar 31 | Mark 2:1–12

   Dr. Tikhon Pino

   Assistant Director of the Pappas Patristic Institute

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8. 

   Sunday of the Holy CrossApr 7 | Mark 8:34–38; 9:1

   Dr. Timothy Patitsas

   Interim Dean Hellenic College, Assistant Professor of Christian Ethics

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9. 

   Sunday of St. John ClimacusApr 14 | Mark 9:17–31; 9:1

   Bishop-elect Antonios Amvramopoulos (Dr. Anton Vrame)

   Adjunct Professor of Religious Education and Director of Holy Cross Orthodox Press

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10. 

    Sunday of St. Mary of EgyptApr 21 | Mark 10:32–45

    Dr. James Skedros

    Michael G. and Anastasia Cantonis Professor of Byzantine Studies and Professor of Early Christianity

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11. 

    Palm Sunday Apr 28 | John 12:1–18, Mat 21:1-11; 15-17, and Phil 4:4-9

    Dr. Bruce Beck

    Assistant Professor of New Testament and Director of Enrollment Management

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12. 

    Holy Week: A Liturgical OverviewApr 29

    Fr. Philip Zymaris

    Assistant Professor of Liturgics

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Holy Week in Three Episodes

A Biblical, Historical, and Theological Presentation of Each Day of Holy Week

1. 

   Holy Monday and TuesdayApr 30

   Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc, Dean and Archbishop Demetrios Professor of Biblical Studies, and

   Dr. James C. Skedros Michael G. and Anastasia Cantonis Professor of Byzantine Studies,

   talk about the historical-biblical-theological aspects of Holy Monday and Holy Tuesday of Jesus’ last week in Jerusalem.

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2. 

   Holy Wednesday and ThursdayMay 1

   Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc, Dean and Archbishop Demetrios Professor of Biblical Studies, and

   Dr. James C. Skedros Michael G. and Anastasia Cantonis Professor of Byzantine Studies,

   talk about the historical-biblical-theological aspects of Holy Wednesday and Holy Thursday of Jesus’ last week in Jerusalem

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3. 

   Holy Friday and Saturday May 2

   Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc, Dean and Archbishop Demetrios Professor of Biblical Studies, and

   Dr. James C. Skedros, Michael G. and Anastasia Cantonis Professor of Byzantine Studies,

   talk about the historical-biblical-theological aspects of Holy Friday and Holy Saturday of Jesus’ last week in Jerusalem

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4. 

   Great and Holy Friday: An InterviewMay 3

   Rev. Dr. John Behr, Regius Professor of Humanities Chair of Divinity Department (University of Aberdeen, Scotland), and

   Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc, Dean and Archbishop Demetrios Professor of Biblical Studies,

   discuss the theological significance of Jesus’ Crucifixion.

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5. 

   Holy Saturday and the Sign of JonahMay 4

   Fr. Eugen J. Pentiuc

   Dean of Holy Cross, Archbishop Demetrios Professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Origins and Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages

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6. 

   Anastasis: Sunday of Resurrection (Pascha/Easter Sunday)May 5

   Archbishop Dr. Elpidophoros of America reflects on Jesus’ Resurrection as the pivotal moment in the history of salvation.

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