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Holy Week Services

Complete listing of services on the calendar - Holy Week services listed here for ease of reference.

Mon, April 17 - Bridegroom Matins - 7pm

Tue, April 18 - Bridegroom Matins - 7pm

Wed, April 19 - Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts - 7pm
(Remember to come fasting from noon, and to bring some food to share after the service!)

Thu, April 20 - Twelve Passion Gospels - 7pm

Fri, April 21 - Great and Holy Friday

  • Vespers with Procession with the Shroud - 7pm
  • followed by All-Night Vigil

Sat, April 21 - Great and Holy Saturday

  • Liturgy of St. Basil with Baptismal Readings - 9am
  • Baptisms - 10pm
  • Paschal Services Begin - 11:30pm

Sun, April 22 - Pascha!

  • Paschal Services continue until about 1:30am
  • Paschal Vespers and Agape Feast - 4pm
    (Note: Blessing of paschal baskets will take place after both the Paschal Liturgy and Paschal Vespers. Bring your baskets!)