Article: HOLY WEEK CELEBRATES LIFE

PHOTO The Greek Orthodox community of St. Iakovos, of Valpariaso, holds Holy Week services Thursday, led by The Rev E. Kprianos Bouboutsis. (JOHN MITCHELL/POST-TRIBUNE)

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Life, death and life everlasting will be celebrated with the Eastern Orthodox Easter this Sunday.

In a solemn service Thursday night, Orthodox churches across Northwest Indiana dramatized the Last Supper and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Today, Holy Friday, will be spent in reflection on the gift of life as services commemorate the funeral procession of Jesus Christ.

"The Holy Week is the heart of the liturgical cycle of the whole year," said the Rev. ...

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