First Invitation: the biblical story of Zacchaeus | A sermon by Fr. Alexander Schmemann | Great Lent
- Preacher
- Alexander Schmemann
- Tradition
- Eastern Orthodox
- Published
- Length
- 6:51
About this sermon
As Great Lent approaches, the Church invites us to pause, step away from life’s distractions, and turn inward. What are we truly searching for? In this powerful sermon, Friar Alexander Schmemann reflects on the Gospel story of Zacchaeus, showing us that the journey of faith begins with a deep longing for something greater—something beyond ourselves. About Alexander Schmemann: An influential Orthodox theologian and priest, Schmemann was a leading voice in the Orthodox Church in America and dean of St. Vladimir's Seminary. His writings on liturgy reshaped Christian thought, and for 30 years, his sermons reached millions in the USSR via Radio Liberty—including listeners like Alexander Solzhenitsyn. 📖 Source: Воскресные беседы / Протопресвитер А. Шмеман. - Москва: Паломник, 1993. 🎥 Credits: https://www.vecteezy.com/free-videos/christian
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