๐ฏ๏ธ Lenten Services 2026
Great Lent is a season of fasting, prayer, and repentance in preparation for Holy Pascha (Easter). All are welcome.
๐ = Holy Communion ๐ฟ = Holy Unction
Holy Week Approach
| Day | Service | Time | About | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar. 29 | โ๏ธ Orthros / โ๏ธ Divine Liturgy | 9:00 a.m. / 10:00 a.m. | Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt Commemorates the 5th-century desert mother, a model of profound repentance and transformation. | ๐ |
| Sat, Apr. 4 | โ๏ธ Divine Liturgy | 9:00 a.m. | Saturday of Lazarus — Commemorates the raising of Lazarus, marking the threshold of Holy Week. | ๐ |
| Sun, Apr. 5 | โ๏ธ Orthros / โ๏ธ Divine Liturgy | 7:00 a.m. / 8:00 a.m. | Palm Sunday — Celebrates Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Palm and bay branches are distributed. | ๐ |
| Sun, Apr. 5 | โ๏ธ Orthros / โ๏ธ Divine Liturgy | 9:30 a.m. / 10:00 a.m. | Second Palm Sunday liturgy for those unable to attend the earlier service. | ๐ |
| Sun, Apr. 5 | โจ Holy Sunday Evening | 6:00 p.m. | The Bridegroom Service — poetic hymns reflecting on Christ as the Bridegroom of the Church. |
โ๏ธ Holy Week
| Day | Service | Time | About | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Apr. 6 | โจ Holy Monday Evening | 6:00 p.m. | The Bridegroom Service continues, recalling the parable of the Ten Virgins. | |
| Tue, Apr. 7 | โจ Holy Tuesday Evening | 6:00 p.m. | The Bridegroom Service concludes with hymns on the Last Judgment and the wise steward. | |
| Wed, Apr. 8 | ๐ฏ๏ธ Presanctified Liturgy | 9:00 a.m. | An ancient liturgy combining Vespers with Holy Communion, served only during Lent. | ๐ |
| Wed, Apr. 8 | ๐ฟ Holy Unction | 3:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. | The Sacrament of Holy Unction — healing of soul and body through anointing with blessed oil. | ๐ฟ |
| Thu, Apr. 9 | โ๏ธ Divine Liturgy | 9:00 a.m. | Commemorates the Last Supper and the institution of the Holy Eucharist. | ๐ |
| Thu, Apr. 9 | ๐ฏ๏ธ Holy Thursday Evening | 6:00 p.m. | The Twelve Passion Gospels are read, tracing Christ's path to the Cross. | |
| Fri, Apr. 10 | ๐ Royal Hours | 9:00 a.m. | Scripture readings and psalms marking the hours of Christ's Crucifixion. | |
| Fri, Apr. 10 | โ๏ธ Descent from the Cross | 3:30 p.m. | Solemn removal of Christ's icon from the Cross and procession of the Epitaphios (burial bier). | |
| Fri, Apr. 10 | ๐ฏ๏ธ Lamentations | 7:00 p.m. | The faithful process around the church with the Epitaphios, singing funeral hymns for Christ. | |
| Sat, Apr. 11 | โ๏ธ First Resurrection Liturgy | 9:00 a.m. | An early celebration of the Resurrection, with the faithful receiving Holy Communion. | ๐ |
| Sat, Apr. 11 | ๐ฏ๏ธ Resurrection (Anastasi) Service / Divine Liturgy | 11:30 p.m. / Midnight | The holiest moment of the year — candles are lit, bells ring, and "Christ is Risen!" is proclaimed. | ๐ |
๐ Easter Sunday - April 12
| Day | Service | Time | About | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Apr. 12 | โ๏ธ Agape Service | 10:00 a.m. | The Resurrection Gospel is read in multiple languages. A joyful celebration of Christ's victory over death. |
Χριστฯς แผνฮญστη! — Christ is Risen!