Happy Easter!

[yakalskovich]

Er, what? -- Yes, today was Easter again, the Orthodox one; and for the first time in many years, the Nazgul and I didn't go to the Orthodox celebration last night because I was sick. Not as badly as I was on, say, Wednesday (oh my, I was pretty much out of it that night!), but not as improved as I am today.

I saw the Greek guy opposite come home with his family, with some still-burning candles and in a festive mood, and was all jealous because I hadn't been at that church in that milling mass of people and candles and cheerful kids and ancient Byzantine chanting. I love Orthodox Easter.

On the other hand, main thing is really next Sunday -- if I'm fit again for the run/walk in Landshut, then it was a celebration well sacrificed.-

Comments

[paceisthetrick]

Did you ever go to the Orthodox church in Helsinki? The one on the hill above the old ship yards?

[yakalskovich]

Uspenskin Katedraali? Of course I did! It was odd to listen to an Orthodox service I could understand. And there were older women in strange and colourful Karelian national costume, too.

Usually, during an Orthodox service, I listen to the chanting and try to halfway determine at which part of the liturgy they are, and sort-of zone out at the great general spectacle.

[paceisthetrick]

I didn't get to the services but I loved the church!

I actually have a Russian icon.

[yakalskovich]

Yep, the one on this icon is one from my RL icon frame cluster which is in the background of most of my webcam GPOYs.

[paceisthetrick]

Here it is:

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Finland/Etelae_Suomi/Helsinki-242105/Things_To_Do-Helsinki-Uspenski_Orthodox_Church-BR-1.html