What does Kyriake mean?

The current Greek name for Sunday, Κυριακή (Kyriake), means “Lord’s Day” coming from the word Κύριος (Kyrios), which is the Greek word for “Lord”.

Why was Jesus called the Good Shepherd?

In introducing his mission among men, Jesus identified himself as the Good Shepherd: “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11.) In the Savior’s time and place, a shepherd who was the owner of the sheep not only loved them but would risk his life for them.

Why is chrismation important?

Chrismation is considered a personal “Pentecost” of each new member of the church, related to the anointing of kings and priests in the Old Testament. Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, each member of the new “people of God” shares in the prophecy, kingship, and priesthood of Christ, the Messiah.

What was the role of the ekklesia?

The ekklesia of Athens The assembly was responsible for declaring war, military strategy and electing the strategoi and other officials. It was responsible for nominating and electing magistrates (árchontes), thus indirectly electing the members of the Areopagus.

What does shepherd mean biblically?

‘The Lord is my shepherd’ is a picture of caring, courage, and guidance. In a general sense a shepherd refers to a keeper of sheep. This is the person who tends, feeds, or guards the flocks.

How is Jesus like a shepherd?

Christ gives you eternal life. Eternal life is freely given by the shepherd and freely received by his sheep, simply because he is the shepherd and we are the sheep. The life Jesus gives is eternal. Eternal life, by definition, is a life that never ends, and if you have this life, it’s yours forever!

What is the moral lesson of the good shepherd?

Help the children understand that one way Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd is because he voluntarily suffered for our sins and gave his life for us. Therefore, we all will be resurrected and we all can repent, be baptized, and be forgiven for our sins.