Fasts of Jonah

Passover of Jonah    The readings conclude with the joys of repentance, the joy of resurrection from death, and deliverance

The Book of Jonah in the thought of the Church Fathers The first patristic sermon on repentance… the way of

The explanation of the readings  The Third Day of Ninevah’s fasting    The theme of this day’s readings is the

The explanation of the readings  The second day of Ninevah’s fasting  The readings of the second day spoke to us

The readings of this day declare that repentance is the door to our survival and salvation. So the Psalms assure