Lazarus Has Died

The Death of Lazarus

Last night, at Pre-Sanctified Liturgy, we remembered that Lazarus, a good friend of Jesus, has died and was just recently buried.

We sang:

"Lazarus has now been two days dead in the tomb, and he sees the dead from all the ages. There he beholds the sights of terror, the prisoners of death, a multitude that no one can count. His sisters weep bitterly, looking upon his tomb, but Christ comes to bring his friend to life, that a single hymn of praise may be offered up with one accord by all: 'Blessed are you O Savior, have mercy on us!'"

Why do we remember the death of Lazarus? It's because in a few days, something miraculous is going to happen to him. Jesus is going to raise Lazarus from the dead!

But for now, Lazarus is in the tomb and Jesus is on his way to Bethany and then to Jerusalem. The journey has begun. . . .