Fresco Church of Eastern Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem 

May my dead soul, O Saviour, rise with you
Do not let grief destroy it, and may it not forget
those songs that sanctify it
Give me grace as I proclaim your hymns, for you can do so,
You who grant resurrection to the fallen
On the Life of Christ, Romanos the Melodist

These days when darkness seems to abide in the hearts of many and wars rage across the world, we turn to Christ and the glory of His Resurrection. May the peace, joy and love that shines forth from the empty tomb, come to abide in the hearts of all people everywhere.

It is the Resurrection of Christ that gives us hope and raises us up in glory, so we can build a better world. We proclaim this truth together in solidarity, as one family united in His name.

Christ is risen! Indeed, He is risen!

CEC President H.E. Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain