The fifth Sunday of Pascha, commemorating Christ's encounter with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well. Jesus revealed Himself as the Messiah and offered her "living water." This feast celebrates evangelism, as the woman became the first missionary to the Gentiles. The Gospel reading emphasizes Christ as the source of eternal life and spiritual refreshment.
Sunday of the Blind Man
The sixth Sunday of Pascha, commemorating Christ healing the man born blind. Jesus declared "I am the light of the world" and gave sight to the man who washed in the Pool of Siloam. This miracle represents spiritual illumination and baptism. The feast emphasizes Christ as the true light who opens both physical and spiritual eyes.