Forgiveness Sunday | A sermon by Fr. Alexander Schmemann | Great Lent

About this sermon

On the last day before Great Lent begins, the Church calls us to an essential and radical act—one that is often misunderstood: forgiveness. But what does it truly mean to forgive? In this profound sermon, Fr. Alexander Schmemann explores the meaning of Forgiveness Sunday, revealing that real forgiveness is not about superiority, dismissal, or erasure. True forgiveness is an act of love—rooted in God’s own forgiveness of us. It is a recognition that no sin or wrongdoing can erase the divine image in another person. Will we embrace the power of forgiveness and renewal? 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: Беседы на Радио "Свобода"/ Александр Шмеман/ Т. 2. - 2009. - 541 с. 🎥 Credits: https://www.vecteezy.com/free-videos/christian

Topics

• Forgiveness