Posted By Macedon on May 2, 2024
An introduction into Passion Week
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There is a lot of symbolism in washing of the feet. Let us examine what is more important. In the way my thoughts come to me, in order not to become overexerted these coming days.
It is a well-known fact that a teacher is obliged to lead and teach his students spiritually, above all by example. Since the Bishop is an icon of Christ, in the place and form of Christ, let us also remember some of his duties.
“Peter said to Him, ‘You shall never wash my feet!’ Jesus answered him, ‘If I do not wash you, you will have no part with Me.’ Simon Peter said to Him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.’ Jesus answered and said to Him, He who is washed needs only his feet to be washed, because he is completely clean, and you are clean, but not all of you ‘”(John 13: 8-11).
The Lord Christ requests from Peter obedience. He has come to fulfil the Dispensation of Salvation, and Peter, by his obedience, participates fully in it. He also participates fully in Christ’s way of life, by following the example of the Lord, Peter needs to learn how to serve his fellow brethren and neighbours, even if they would be hierarchically lower than him.
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