Festal Divine Liturgy – HOLY PASCHA: The Resurrection of Our Lord
The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the center of the Christian faith. Saint Paul says that if Christ is not raised from the dead, then our preaching Read more…
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Nocturns and Matins
The beginning of our Paschal celebration…
Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil of Holy Saturday
Great and Holy Saturday is the day on which Christ reposed in the tomb. The Church calls this day the Blessed Sabbath… Holy Saturday is a neglected day in parish Read more…
Matins with Praises
This evening we serve Matins with Praises followed by Shroud Procession around the Church.
Vespers with Shroud Veneration
Now we set up the Tomb of Christ, upon which we place the Holy Shroud, a large icon depicting Christ lying in the tomb….
Royal Hours of Great and Holy Friday
During the Royal Hours we review what has happened and glimpse at what is to come…
Matins with 12 Gospel Readings
Beginning with the betrayal of Judas, we follow through the 12 Gospel readings, the events of Christ’s journey to the Cross…
Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil – Great and Holy Thursday
Two events shape the liturgy of Great and Holy Thursday: the Last Supper of Christ with His disciples, and the betrayal of Judas. The meaning of both is in love. Read more…
Soup Supper
Soup supper is served following the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts.