I have to say that we experienced something unique tonight at the Greek Festival. We were looking around at the different vendors, taking in the sights and smells of the event, and generally enjoying being around each other-something we don't often get the chance to do anymore. We went into the bookstore and perused the icons and both of our eyes were drawn to the Resurrection icon. It was uncanny, we were both so moved and so inspired by this piece of art, well, more than art, this "touch of grace" if you will. We had to buy it. In our poverty, we wrestled with whether or not to get it, but we decided it was a must. We truly fell in love with it. The colors are magnificent and the joy that is depicted is spot on. It truly inspires one to remember and relive the resurrection. Meredith also said, "you have to get it because the resurrection is kind of your 'thing'" which I was honored to hear, but replied that it is the "thing" of christianity.
From there we went to another room and read about the icons and the worship of the Orthodox Christians. A lot of this information we already knew... as my wife pointed out, it's information that we have degrees in but affords us no usable income! We walked into the church and lit a candle for our families and for the families of those who lost loved ones 9 years ago today. The smell of incense was also just overwhelming in a good way. We took in the visual array of sacred art. From then, we got greek desserts, which are divine, in another kind of way. All in all, it was a wonderful date night with my wife. We had a great time and we feel that we truly experienced the grace and joy of the resurrection when we saw the icon that we purchased. It will be one of our prize possessions!
Go experience the joy of Christ's resurrection in the morning!
The Lord is truly risen!
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