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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE-2008
SUNDAY, APRIL 20:
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Bridegroom Service, 7:00 P.M.
Commemorates the Noble Joseph of the Old Testament and the Fig Tree
cursed by the Lord. The Procession of the Icon of Christ as the
Bridegroom takes place. |
MONDAY, APRIL 21:
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Bridegroom Service, 7:00 P.M.
Commemorates the
Parable off the Ten Virgins. |
TUESDAY, APRIL. 22:
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Bridegroom Service, 7:00 P.M.
Commemorates
the annointing of our Lord with myrrh by the woman in Bethany. |
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23:
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Sacrament of
Holy Unction,
7:00 P.M.
This sacrament of the church will be administered to all Orthodox
Faithful in preparation for Holy Communion
on Great Thursday morning. |
THURSDAY, APRIL. 24:
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Divine Liturgy, 6:30 A.M.
It is customary for all Orthodox Faithful to partake of Holy
Communion on this day in commemoration of the Lord's Supper. |
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Service of the Holy Passion Gospels, 7:00 P.M.
Commemorates the Awesome Passion of Our Lord and confession of the
thief. The Holy Cross is carried after the Fifth Gospel as a sign of
repentance for the faithful. |
FRIDAY, APRIL. 25:
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Vespers, 3:00 P.M.
Commemorates the Unnailing
of Christ from the Cross. |
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Lamentations of Burial Service, 7:30 P.M.
Commemorates the entombment of our Lord and His
descent into Hades. The Three. parts of the Hymns of Praise are sung and
the Procession with the Bier takes place. |
SATURDAY, APRIL
26:
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Divine Liturgy, 10:00 A.M.
Commemorates
Our Lord's victory over death in preparation for the celebration of His
Resurrection. |
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Matins - Rush Service - Resurrection Liturgy, 11:00 P.M.
Commemorates the Life-Giving Resurrection of Our Lord. Easter Eggs
and Baskets of Food will be blessed after the Service.
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SUNDAY, APRIL
27:
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Vesper Service Of Love (Agape), 12:00
Noon |
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