Royal Hours of Great and Holy Friday
St. Aidan Orthodox Church Cranbrook, British Columbia, CanadaDuring the Royal Hours we review what has happened and glimpse at what is to come...
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 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...
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 and faith are in vain...read more, click https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2024/05/05/27-holy-pascha-the-resurrection-of-our-lord
We share our Paschal Joy by sharing our Blessed baskets...
This is one of the most joyous services of the year...
We share a huge meal,(mostly meat), and share in the joy of the Risen Lord.
A free breakfast is served every Monday of every month.
A free breakfast is served the first two Wednesdays of every month.