Across Russia, worshippers participated in Easter Sunday celebrations. "Because Christ is living, we have the promise of eternal life if we trust in Him and invite Him to come into our hearts", Fowler said. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.
He told parishioners that in these troubled times those words are very relevant.
"After his resurrection and ascension into heaven, he sent his spirit to live in our lives and empower us to live the abundant life".
Reverend Edmunds expects to preach to 3,500 people in three services. Following the established tradition, the Easter services are performed at night: like ancient Israel that stayed awake on the night of exodus from Egypt, New Israel stays awake on the eve of the Resurrection of Christ.
The Agape Service at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Oakland had the same message for the congregation.
The love which makes the human mind soften with kindness is a gift from the God transferred through the Easter.
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Easter is, by far, the most-attended Sunday of the year for many US churches, according to LifeWay Research, a Southern Baptist research center.
Many Russian citizens visit cemeteries on Easter Sunday - the day of Jesus Christ's resurrection - to pay tribute to their late ancestors.
Easter Sunday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ was celebrated with religious fervour in the city. But as a world, we see such questions played out whenever natural disasters strike, when political turmoil leads to violence, or when nations become embroiled in conflicts leading to war and rumors of war. (John 11:25-26) This is still life's most important message.
"For some people, Easter is just a holiday that celebrates the end of winter and the beginning of spring", Bell said.
Tim Schroeder is a pastor at Trinity Baptist Church. "People who don't regularly come understand this is central to our faith", said the Rev. Eric Shafer, pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Tyrone.
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