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...
Beginning with the betrayal of Judas, we follow through the 12 Gospel readings, the events of Christ's journey to the Cross...
During the Royal Hours we review what has happened and glimpse at what is to come...
Now we set up the Tomb of Christ, upon which we place the Holy Shroud, a large icon depicting Christ lying in the tomb....
This evening we serve Matins with Praises followed by Shroud Procession around the Church.
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...
The beginning of our Paschal celebration...
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...
We share our Paschal Joy by sharing our Blessed baskets...
This is one of the most joyous services of the year...