On Holy and Great Wednesday, the contrast is made between the repentant woman who anointed Christ with precious ointment, and Judas who departed that same night to betray Christ.
. . . δεινὸν ἡ ῥαθυμία! μεγάλη ἡ μετάνοια! ἥν μοι δώρησαι Σωτήρ, ὁ παθὼν ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν, καὶ σῶσον ἡμᾶς.
Fearful is heedlessness! Great is repentance! Which do Thou grant unto me, O Saviour, Who didst suffer for us, and do Thou save us.
Silver ripidia across the back of the Holy Table. In a few days, we will bring out the more festive ripidia.
Dear Father Justin,
Thank you very much for sharing this beauty with us. A most beautiful photograph, I love and admire so much these silver ripidia. I am happy every time I see a photo of them.