The Most Important Prayer of Great Lent (Part2) | A sermon by Fr. Alexander Schmemann | Great Lent
- Preacher
- Alexander Schmemann
- Tradition
- Eastern Orthodox
- Published
- Length
- 5:42
About this sermon
Throughout Great Lent, the Church repeatedly turns to one prayer—short yet profoundly transformative. In this continuation of his reflection on the Prayer of St. Ephrem the Syrian, Fr. Alexander Schmemann explores its “positive” petitions: chastity, humility, patience, and love. These are not mere virtues; they are the pillars of true Christian life. What does it mean to live with integrity? Why is humility not weakness but wisdom? How does patience reflect God's own love for us? And why is love the final and greatest petition of all? As we journey through Lent, this prayer guides us toward inner renewal—not just by removing spiritual sickness, but by making space for the grace of God to enter our hearts. Are we prepared to receive it? 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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