Adoration of the Precious Cross

At the midpoint of Great Lent, Father Peter Sheko draws worshipers attention to the point of fasting: to work on oneself, overcoming our weakness and limitations. To achieve this personal growth, we require God's help.

The Sunday of the Adoration of the Cross reminds us  at this crucial point in our struggle through Lent and its theme of repentance – that it is Christ's Cross, his offering to humanity, that allowed for the restoration of mankind. 

Let us observe a fast acceptable and pleasing to the Lord.
-Stikhera from the first week of Great Lent