Permanent Conference of Ukrainian Orthodox Bishops
Beyond the Borders of Ukraine
Great Lent 2008
“Turn not your face away from me, for I am afflicted.
Tend to my soul and speedily heal it” (Ps 26:9).”
Thus, the Great Prokimen of the Forgiveness Sunday Vesper Service is chanted as the Royal Doors are closed. Adam is expelled from Eden, and we, the children of God, the followers of Christ Who is the Light of the world, begin our pilgrimage of Great Lent, the Great Fast.
