– “Hosanna in the highest! Let JOY fill YOUR HEART on this BLESSED day.”
– “May God BLESS YOU and YOUR FAMILY”
– “May YOUR SPIRIT be refreshed by the PEACE of CHRIST this Holy Week.”
QUOTE from the Bible, highlights God’s LOVE for HUMANITY and the GIFT of salvation through FAITH in Jesus Christ. John 3:16. “ For God so LOVED the World that He gave HIS ONE and only ՏON, that whoever believes in Him shall NOT perish but have ETERNAL LIFE. “
GUYANA is a nation with a DIVERSE population comprising SIX main ETHNIC groups:
– Indo-Guyanese
– Afro-Guyanese
– Mixed-race (aka Dougla)
– Indigenous peoples OR First Peoples (Amerindians)
– Chinese
– European Guyanese (primarily of British, Portuguese, and Dutch descent)
The IMPORTANCE and SIGNIFICANCE of EASTER in Guyana:
– Christian heritage: Easter is a significant celebration in Guyana, reflecting the country’s Christian heritage.
– Family gatherings: Easter is a time for family reunions, sharing meals, and participating in church services.
– Cultural traditions: Guyanese Christians observe traditional Easter customs, such as attending church services, exchanging Easter eggs, and enjoying festive foods.
– Community events: Easter is marked with community events, including church activities, concerts, and cultural festivals.
In Guyana’s MULTICULTURAL society, EASTER is a CELEBRATION, REMEMBRANCE and REFLECTION, which brings people TOGETHER, promoting UNITY, HOPE, and RENEWAL. The holiday’s significance extends beyond religious observance, fostering a sense of COMMUNITY, SHATRED VALES and RESPECT. Kite Flying is a MAJOR Activity.
EASTER has significant historical importance in Christianity, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
– Crucifixion and Resurrection: Easter celebrates Jesus’ resurrection after his crucifixion, symbolizing hope, renewal, and salvation.
– Early Christian traditions: The celebration has its roots in early Christian traditions, with the Last Supper, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday being pivotal events.
– Symbolism and significance: Easter eggs and the Easter bunny have origins in ancient fertility symbols, while the holiday itself represents spiritual rebirth and renewal.
The historical significance of EASTER is deeply intertwined with Christian faith and tradition, influencing ART, LITERATURE and CULTURE for centuries.
Some additional aspects of Easter’s historical significance.
– Passover connection: Easter’s timing is linked to the Jewish holiday of Passover, which commemorates the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt. Jesus’ Last Supper was a Passover Seder.
– Early Christian debates: The date of Easter was debated among early Christians, with some celebrating it on the same day as Passover and others on the Sunday after the Jewish holiday.
– Council of Nicaea: In 325 CE, the Council of Nicaea established Easter as a separate holiday, to be celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon following the vernal equinox.
– Medieval traditions: During the Middle Ages, Easter became a time for feasting, gift-giving, and pageantry, with elaborate processions and plays.
– Reformation and modern era: The Protestant Reformation led to changes in Easter celebrations, with some denominations emphasizing the holiday’s spiritual significance over traditional practices.
EASTER’S HISTORICAL significance extends beyond its religious importance, INFLUENCING art, literature, and cultural traditions in MANY societies.
CHRISTIAN MAJORITY COUNTRIES around the world, categorized by REGION:
– TOP CHRISTIAN COUNTRIES GLOBALLY
COUNTRIES BY REGION
– EUROPE
– Romania: 98.0% Christian
– Greece: 98.0% Christian
– Moldova : 95.3% Christian
– Croatia: 90.1% Christian
– AFRICA
– Zambia: 95.5% Christian
– Rwanda: 93.6% Christian
– DR Congo: 92.0% Christian
– Angola : 75.0% Christian
– NORTH AMERICA
– United States: 71.0% Christian
– Canada: 67.3% Christian
– SOUTH AMERICA
– Ecuador: 94.0% Christian
– Colombia: 92.0% Christian
– Brazil: 90.0% Christian
– OCEANIA
– American Samoa : 98.3% Christian
– Papua New Guinea: 97.0% Christian
– Fiji: 64.4% Christian
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Our EASTER 2017 HOLY LANDS visit with 9 Pictures Speak:
With Palestine Ambassador & Wife to Kuwait, Ambassadors & Wives from GUYANA, Germany, Malta, and Kuwaitis.
April 17, 2017. EASTER DAY. Greetings from THE HOLY LANDS. JERUSALEM Palestine/Israel. Today. Easter Monday. Dr. Shamir & Dr. Maryann visited the following:
1. Mount of Olives.
2. Chapel of Ascension.
3. Garden of Gethsemane.
4. Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
5. Pater Noster, where Jesus taught the Lord’s Prayer.
6. Church of the Svstinete Hic Et Vigilate Mecum where Jesus Prayed at His End & Where Judas Iscariot BETRAYED HIM.
7. Herod’s Gate.
8. VIVA DOLOROSA stations 4. 7, 10, et al.
9. Basilique Saints Anne where Virgin Mary was Born.
10. Church of Flagellation where Pontius Pilate Took Jesus and had Jesus Flogged then placed a Wreath in Jesus’s Head.
11. Viva DOLOROSA Stations where Jesus met His Mom, and Station where Jesus placed His Hand on the Wall and Station were Jesus placed His Hand on The Ground.
12. Station where Jesus’s Body was Down and prepared for Burial.
13. Jesus’s Tomb.
Dr. Shamir & Dr. Maryann Offered Prayers Many Times During the Day for ALL Families, Friends, Governments Leaders, Government & Private Corporations’ Officials, Parliamentarians, & People of Guyana, Kuwait & Globally. Caring Prayers & Blessings for the Poor, Sick, and Disenfranchised Persons Globally. Prayers & Blessings for PETS & Animals. Most Memorable Moments ALL Day. With Bhagwan, God, Allah, Yah, Jah, Buddha & Jehovah’s Graces Will & Blessings.
Photo: At AL AQSA MASJID, located in the Old City of Jerusalem, is a SACRED SITE in ISLAM and a significant place of WORSHIP. Considered the THIRD HOLIEST site in Islam after MECCA and MEDIA, Al-Aqsa Masjid holds great historical and spiritual importance for Muslims worldwide.
Onward & Upward towards, One People, One Nation, One Destiny.
