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Archbishop Alexei Brings Handmade Pascha Candles from Greek Orthodox Children to Cathedral Youth
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April 3, 2025In a beautiful exchange of faith and love, Archbishop Alexei has brought a special gift for the children of the cathedral—handmade Pascha candles crafted by Orthodox Sunday School children in Drama, Greece. These candles, adorned with care and devotion, are not only a symbol of the Resurrection but also a testament to the unity of Orthodox Christians across languages and cultures.
What makes these candles truly remarkable is that the children of Drama did more than just create them; they also inscribed the Paschal greeting, “Christ is Risen!”, in three languages: Yupik, English, and Church Slavonic—all written using alphabets other than their native Greek. This effort reflects their deep respect for Orthodox traditions worldwide and their love for their fellow believers in distant lands.
“These candles are a true gift of faith,” said Archbishop Alexei. “They were crafted by the hands of children who, though raised in a different land and language, have embraced the universality of our Paschal joy. As our own children hold these candles on Pascha night, may they feel the love and prayers of their Orthodox brothers and sisters from across the world.”
The act of writing the Paschal greeting in multiple languages reminds us that the Resurrection of Christ is a message for all people. The children of Drama, though Greek speakers, took the time to honor their Orthodox family by using unfamiliar alphabets—a small but profound act of love and connection.
On Pascha night, as the children of the cathedral lit these candles and processed through the church, their glow represented more than just the light of Christ. They carried with them the prayers of children from across the world, united in one faith, one hope, and one joy: Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen.
