THE MATINS GOSPEL

On Sundays during the Matins service the priest reads the Gospel that explains the Resurrection of Christ.   After that the priest comes through the Royal Doors into the Solea and holds the Gospel to the side that has the icon of the Resurrection.

The faithful come to worship and venerate the Resurrection of Christ, because every Sunday, except for Palm Sunday, is considered Easter in the Orthodox Faith. After people have venerated the Gospel Book, the priest takes it in procession and places It on a stand in the Narthex for whoever comes to the church to venerate the Resurrection of Christ.