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By Nicholas Damascus

God in his infinite love for us often allows us to be temporarily separated even in death. His purpose and intention one can only guess; however, it most likely may be, — as harsh as it may seem — for the benefit of all those involved.  In Christ, there is no death for he came to save us by trampling down death by his death that we may live with him eternally.

For the bereaved, weep, but do not despair, whatever you were previously to each other, you still are now.  It was said those who have passed have only entered another room and they always will be nearby, a prayer away, and forever close to all of you.  For the time being the door is closed, but in God’s time, that door will be opened again.

There is no finality in this existence, and you shall all meet again.  Once your initial grieving has subsided, you will realize that your future meeting will be greeted with unimaginable joy, and no event will take that joy from you ever again.  Not now, but on that day to come.

From Luke 6: 21 “Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.”  This is a promise that is given to all of us and to look forward too.

May God continue to bless and embrace all who are suffering and grieving, as I pray that you all continue in your journey to not only love one another but to become love to one another.

Nicholas Damascus
Nicholas Damascus
As an infant, I was baptized as an Eastern Orthodox Christian. However, I would say that becoming a Christian is a work in progress, and I often wonder would there be enough evidence to convict me of becoming a Christian. The Orthodox Church is the ancient Church that Christ and the Apostles established. It is not a religion but rather a way of life. It is not about rules and regulations but rather guide posts to make choices to transition to what we were designed to become. Becoming Orthodox is not a conversion but more so a transformation of self. It’s not about being right: it is about “right being.” In John 14:6, Christ says I am the Way (to love and serve one another), the Truth (there is only one reality), and the Life (that life source is love). I invite you to submit any topics or questions to “Ask An Eastern Orthodox Christian” on the website. Join me in finding our way back home to the original teachings of the Church. When you change the way you look at things, things change the way they look.

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