Christians around the world celebrate the glorious Easter, which carries with it a living call for renewal, adherence to love, and working towards a future marked by peace and justice.
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In inspiring messages, Christian clergy in Jordan addressed believers and the world, emphasizing that the Resurrection is not merely a religious event but one with profound spiritual and human dimensions. It is where faith values intersect with real-world concerns, turning the holiday into an opportunity to pray for the homeland and renew commitment to the message of goodness in a world burdened with pain and fragmentation.
Archimandrite Dr. Bassam Shahatit, in a message on the occasion of Easter, affirmed that Easter is not just a religious occasion but “the breath of the soul and the rising of the heart—a message to the world that death is not the end, and sorrow cannot overcome joy.” He added that Easter, also known as the “Feast of Feasts,” represents the pinnacle of liturgical seasons, where “sorrow bows before the joy of the Resurrection, and time yields to eternity.”
He explained to the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that Easter teaches us that the final word does not belong to despair, but to hope—not to violence and destruction, but to love that rises anew. He noted that despite the world’s suffering from wars and pain, it still carries the torch of hope, for the light of the Resurrection cannot be extinguished, and the touch of mercy can tip the balance toward salvation.
He added, “Even in delayed hope, we believe that God walks with us, even through the darkest nights, and dawns upon us with a new morning full of His blessings and grace.”
In closing his message, Archimandrite Shahatit lifted his prayers to Almighty God for the Kingdom, asking that His blessings overflow upon it, and that it be preserved in security, peace, and prosperity under the wise leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, Crown Prince His Royal Highness Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, and the honorable Hashemite family.
He called for the joy of the Resurrection to fill everyone’s hearts and for Christ’s peace to illuminate their paths toward goodness and hope.
Meanwhile, Father Boulos Haddad stated that Christians in Jordan and around the world celebrate Glorious Easter, also known as the Resurrection, which follows Holy Week—the pinnacle of the Christian liturgical life for its deep religious symbolism reflecting the triumph of life over death and light over darkness.
He added that believers recall in this feast the sufferings endured by Jesus Christ, and that the message of the Resurrection carries deep meanings of joy and hope, renewed every year, bringing to humanity the good news of victory over death—life’s first enemy.
He said this occasion represents a call to hope and a source of inspiration for everyone with goodwill, signaling that there is no more despair, no more disappointment or hopelessness, because life is stronger than death and greater than the grave.
Father Haddad noted that this year’s Easter comes at a sensitive national moment for Jordan, requiring unity and awareness in light of attempts by enemies of life to undermine its security and stability.
He added that Jordanians, Christians and Muslims alike, are united under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II and draw from a long legacy of coexistence and national brotherhood—a model to be emulated regionally and globally.
He explained that Jordanians, on this occasion, remember the blessing of security and stability their country enjoys, which is the foundation for any society. This is especially significant at a time when some countries are experiencing instability, bringing chaos and injustice where the weak fall prey to the strong, order disappears, and the spirit of the state fades.
He concluded by calling for the preservation of these blessings, praying that God sustains them for the nation and its people, as they hold fast to national unity and look forward to a future of peace and stability.
For his part, Father Samer Azar emphasized that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is a renewed beacon of hope, inspiring souls with determination and resolve to give, and calling for the rejection of fear, pain, and destruction, in pursuit of dignity, freedom, and human rights.
He said the dawn of the Resurrection, which rose on the first day of the week with the sunrise, will remain a ray of light and hope in a world overwhelmed by conflict—especially in the Middle East, where scenes of destruction, displacement, hunger, and the suffering of widows and the grieving continue.
He added that the message of the Resurrection calls upon all—individuals and leaders—to work toward establishing peace, justice, and human dignity, and to build civilized societies grounded in knowledge, science, ethics, and spiritual values taught by Christ. He emphasized that testifying to the value of life is reflected in striving for a better life for all, one marked by happiness, contentment, and inner peace.
He affirmed that the Resurrection of Christ is a renewed call to renew our hearts and plant love and faith in our world, asking God to spread joy, peace, and love among people.
Meanwhile, Sister Nadine Shaaban of the Rosary Sisters emphasized that Easter is not just a religious occasion, but a proclamation of new life, and the victory of hope over death and sin.
She said that Easter celebrations begin with participation in the Divine Liturgy, in addition to family gatherings and social visits, which are always accompanied by a deep inner joy born of peace. Those who experience Easter deeply come to understand the meanings of forgiveness, reconciliation, and boundless love—values that reflect in daily life through forgiveness, renewal, and choosing light over darkness.
She spoke of the changes in Easter rituals compared to the past, explaining that “celebrations in the past focused on spiritual preparation through fasting, prayers, and masses. Today, with the fast pace of life and technological development, some customs have changed.”
She continued that these changes have created new opportunities for living out the faith in modern ways, with young people using social media to share content that reflects the meaning of the feast—through short videos and interactive questions about Lent and Easter.
She affirmed that this trend “reflects the desire of young people to connect with their faith in their own language and style—which is very joyful, as it proves that the Resurrection is not just a historical event but an ongoing journey in the life of every believer.” (Petra)
