Proskemedia and Lazarus Saturday Lesson Part 1

In this Bible/adult study, Fr. Stephen Osburn begins a two-part reflection on the Proskemedia—the preparation service before the Divine Liturgy—and its profound connection to Lazarus Saturday. In Part 1, we explore the spiritual depth of this hidden liturgical act, where the gifts are offered and the names of the living and departed are commemorated. Fr. Stephen draws rich connections between the raising of Lazarus and the Church’s intercessory life, revealing how even in death, the faithful are remembered and held in the love and power of Christ. This study invites us to see how the mystery of life and resurrection is already being proclaimed, even before the Liturgy begins.