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‘Do not fear’ (Matt. 28, 10) (Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana)

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‘Do not fear’, said the angel of the Lord to the myrrh-bearing women, who were overcome with ‘fear and amazement’ at the sight of the empty tomb. ‘For I know you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here. He has risen, as he said’ (Matth. 28, 6) Shortly afterwards, the risen Christ Himself ‘says to them “Do not fear”’. Thereafter, to the group of His cowering and fearful disciples, He declares: ‘Why are you troubled and why do doubts arise in your hearts?’ (Luke 24, 38). He showed them the imprints of the crucifixion on his hands and feet, confirming the miraculous event of His Resurrection by His presence. ‘Do not fear’. The enduring message of the Resurrection proclaims ...

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