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The Passions of the Heavenly King Jesus Christ
This manuscript is in the ancient pure (pre-Nikon)
Old Slavonic and titled The Passions of Christ.
For those who cannot read Old Slavonic perhaps the many illuminated images (which are
certainly worth more than a thousand words) will
inspire you learn this Sacred Language. This book
is part of a circle of reading for strict Old Believers.
Nearly every family would have three specified books
available for reading, a Psalter, the Chassoslov and
The Passions of Christ. Here is a link to the
web page where the document can be downloaded in three parts. Below are some of the illuminated pages.
The raising of Lazarus from the dead.
The turining of the tables.
A good example of path paving and travel.
Cutting off the head of a Holy Prophet.
The making of a money contract.
Feet cleansing.
The kiss of Judas.
The arrest of the Lord God.
The first cockcrow.
By His stripes we are healed.
A knot around the neck.
We each must carry our cross, but with help.
The placing of Christ on the cross.
Taking down the King of Glory from the cross.
The First Resurrection.