Royal Hours of Great and Holy Friday

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

During the Royal Hours we review what has happened and glimpse at what is to come...  

Matins with Praises

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

This evening we serve Matins with Praises followed by Shroud Procession around the Church.

Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil of Holy Saturday

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

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 life. Few people attend the Services. Popular piety usually reduces Holy Week to one day—Holy Friday. This day is quickly replaced by another—Easter Sunday. Christ Read more...

Nocturns and Matins

St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

The beginning of our Paschal celebration...