spikenard Archives • Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“The broken vessel was a reminder that the destruction of death precedes resurrection to life. The perfume is better released to all the world than sealed up. In baptism believers are anointed with oil by analogy to his anointing.” – St. Jerome #spikenard #anointing #fragrantoil #pascha #holyweek #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“The broken vessel was a reminder that the destruction of death precedes resurrection to life. The perfume is better released …

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