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  • Lazarus Resurrection Church — Orthodox church on Kizhi Island in Karelia.
  • ...writes that the 41st day of Great Lent is the commemoration day of the resurrection of Lazarus in the calendar of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
  • In John 11:1-44 we read this event where Jesus brings back to life his friend Lazarus who had been dead for four days. This is a wonderful illustration of the church.
  • “Today Bethany proclaims beforehand the Resurrection of Christ the Giver of life, and it rejoices at the rising of Lazarus” (Matins, Ode one, Troparion 4).
  • This church dates to the late 9th century, making it one of the oldest churches on the island. Saint Lazarus Church was built to house the reputed (second)...
  • It also underscored his role as leader of the church. “Our congregation had been without a pastor for a long time because they had no money,” Carey says.
  • The Raising of Lazarus represents a testimony to the resurrection - both Christ's and the universal resurrection, as well as Our Lord as victor over death.
  • Icon from the Feast day row of an church iconostasis, depicting the resurrection of Lazarus, Northern Russia, 17th century. Dimensions: 45 x 47 cm.
  • The Orthodox Church of Poland celebrated the Resurrection of Lazarus and the entry of the Lord into Jerusalem on April 27 and 28.