Joy and Triumph of the Cross | A sermon by Fr. Alexander Schmemann | Great Lent
- Preacher
- Alexander Schmemann
- Tradition
- Eastern Orthodox
- Published
- Length
- 6:34
About this sermon
During the fourth week of Great Lent, the Cross stands at the center of worship. Why? Because it reveals the heart of Christianity—not about self, but about turning to the Other. Too often, faith is approached as a source of comfort or answers. Yet the Cross is not about avoiding suffering; it is about Christ’s victory through sacrifice. In this sermon, Fr. Alexander Schmemann challenges us to move beyond a self-centered faith and embrace the Cross—not as a burden, but as the triumph and joy. 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
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