Also, Third Scrutiny
of the Rite of
Christian Initiation
I have created an icon
of the Roma version of
the Raising of Lazarus.
It is described in
some detail in
Gypsy Folktale
The Roma or Gypsy people
migrated to Europe
from India in the Middle Ages.
They are simultaneously a highly
romanticised people and an outcast nation
in the European world.
Van Gogh's Gypsy camp in Arles, France
The story of Romany Lazarus is a Roma
retelling of the Raising of Lazarus. In the
tale, Lazarus, Martha and Mary, the Apostles,
and Jesus himself are all portrayed as Roma
people. The story is very vivid.
I have created an icon of the Roma version of
the Raising of Lazarus. It is described in
some detail in this linked video.
Two Romanian Gypsy Women
Music and dance in a French Gypsy community
Fifth Sunday of Lent
[ Also, Third Scrutiny of
the Rite of Initiation ]
Lectionary Image:s
Psalm 130
[Episcopal & Revised Common Lectionaries]
Psalm 130: 1-8
[Roman Lectionary]
Out of the depths
I cry to you, O Lord
My Lord: Hear my voice.
John 11: 1-45
[Roman, Episcopal & Revised Common Lectionaries]
And Jesus said:
“I am the Resurrection.
I am the Life.
Believe in Me,
and though dying
you will come to life.
If you are living
believe in Me:
You shall never die.
Do you believe this?
Do you believe Me?”