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Passover SederApril 8, 2004"Let
all who are hungry come and eat, let all who have need come and celebrate
the Passover!"
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On April 8th, St. Mark observed an ancient, colorful and significant festival, known as the Passover Seder. |
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The Seder takes us back to those events that occurred more than 3,000 years ago. It recalls how God delivered Israel from bondage in Egypt.
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Throughout history, many people were enslaved by tyrants, but the Israelites were the first to be delivered by God, and to celebrate a holiday dedicated to freedom. |
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Most nations observe an Independence Day, but the observance of the birthday of Jewish freedom is unique because of its profoundly religious character.
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Our identification with the history of Israel helps us more fully understand the Jewish people, from whom our Christian heritage comes, and to appreciate the fact that the Christian Sacrament of Holy Communion originated when Jesus, the Christ, as a devout Jew, celebrated Passover the night before His crucifixion. The Passover Seder actually points directly to Christ. |
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