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Atallah Hanna, Orthodox Archbishop of Sebastia, reflects below on the celebration of Easter.

WCC-EAPPI Easter Initiative 2022 Bible Studies: Solidarity Is Sacred, Bible Text: 1 Peter 4: 7–11

WCC-EAPPI Easter Initiative 2022 Bible Studies: Human Dignity and Life Is Sacred, Bible Text: Genesis 1:26–27

WCC-EAPPI Easter Initiative 2022 Bible Studies: Identity Is Sacred, Bible Text: Jeremiah 1:5

WCC-EAPPI Easter Initiative 2022 Bible Studies: Family is Sacred, Bible Text: Psalm 133:1

WCC-EAPPI Easter Initiative 2022 Bible Studies: Worship Is Sacred, Bible Text: Isaiah 56:7

WCC-EAPPI Easter Initiative 2022 Bible Studies: Home Is Sacred, Bible Text: Isaiah 32:16–18

“Jerusalem is the place where God is crucified by passionately-held human desires and aspirations.”

Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven . . ..  If you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace! —Luke 19:38, 42

“Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany.” —John 12:1

“After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.” —Luke 19:28

Jesus’s encounters in Jericho, especially as presented in the Gospel of Luke, point to the decisions and choices that he will soon need to make.