“Death is not only a sleep. Death, which before Christ’s resurrection had a fearful aspect, is not an object to be despised. On this day, Christ freed human nature from the dominion of human nature and brought it back to its original dignity. Let no one be dejected today on account of his poverty, for this is a spiritual feast. Let no man pride himself on his riches, for he cannot contribute to this feast with his wealth. Here all distinctions are taken away. There is one table for the rich and the poor. For the bond and free, Divine Grace knows no respect of person.”

-John Chrysostom