Consequences of disobeying divine laws. What is it to be a child of Abraham? Why did the majority of Jews not accept Christ? The meaning of the word “anathema.” The Law and the righteousness of the faith. Human free will is not limited by the predestination of God.

• Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
• Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan

Readings From the Church Fathers

St. John Chrysostom, On Mercy

The Incorruptibility of the Body of the Lord Jesus Christ and His Human Passions

The Day in the Liturgical Calendar

Wis. 2:23-3:8, Isa. 57:15-16, Heb. 13:7-9, Mt. 10:16-22

The plot of this opera by the Russian composer Rimsky-Korsakov is based on the novel “Christmas Eve” by Nikolai Gogol. The libretto was authored by the composer himself, who wrote his opera in the style of a fairy tale, enriching it with imaginary elements, as well as including in the libretto ancient pagan sayings with which Russian peasant household rituals were particularly rich.
“Christmas Eve” was premiered on November 28, 1895, at the Mariinsky Theater.

Readings From the Church Fathers

St. Evagrius of Pontus, Monachos; Gnostikos