St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church

An ancient tradition in the Orthodox Church, which NAC Teen SOYO has committed itself to honor, is the Vigil at the Tom of Christ.  After our Lord died on the Cross, Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea took the body of Jesus, bound it in linen cloths with spices and buried it in a new tomb.  Mary Magdalene and the other Mary sat opposite the tomb watching as their Lord was buried.  The Church over the centuries has joined with these two women in keeping watch over Jesus’ tomb.  The Holy Friday Vigil at Christ’s tomb is our opportunity to help keep watch over our Lord’s body as He descends in to Hell to loosen the bonds of death.  What better way to understand the death and resurrection of Jesus than to participate in the Vigil by His Bier.  The Church has given us this opportunity to watch and wait with the countless saints and myriads of angels as our Lord conquers death.

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Any youth, adults or families interested in helping "keep vigil" this year, please see Fr. Paul or Fr. Dcn. Raphael.