Saints, Feasts, and Readings for 5/25/2013
Third Finding of the Precious Head of St. John the Baptist

Luke 7:17-30

St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15

Matthew 11:2-15

Third Finding of the Precious Head of St. John the Baptist; Therapon the Hieromartyr, Bishop of Cyprus

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Schedule of Services

Sundays: Orthros (Matins): 8:45 AM | Divine Liturgy: 9:45 AM

Weekdays: Orthros (Matins): 9:00 AM | Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM

For information on our Lenten and Holy Week services please contact the Church office at (203) 795-1347 between the hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

 

Holy Week Service Schedule

Great and Holy Week

The following is an explanation of the services of Great and Holy Week as celebrated in the Greek Orthodox Church. It covers all of the services, beginning with the Saturday of Lazarus and ending with the Feast of Pascha. It has been prepared in the hope of enhancing the Holy Week experience for all of God's faithful.

Each day contains an explanation of the day's icon; scriptural references; festal or special hymns of the day; and an explanation of the themes of each service. Links for each day can be found in the navigation pane on the left. It is my prayer that these brief explanations help to make Holy Week come alive in our hearts as we prepare to receive our resurrected Lord on Pascha.

The English translation of the Hymns have been taken from the book entitled: "The Service for Holy Week and Easter" which is available through Narthex Press (P.O. Box 280758, Northridge, CA 91328-0758). This book, as well as the book written by my beloved professor and friend, Rev. Alkiviadis Calivas entitled, "Great Week and Pascha in the Greek Orthodox Church," (Holy Cross Orthodox Press, 50 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA) are indispensable resources for all Orthodox Christians.

Faithfully,

Father Peter Orfanakos  

 

Upcoming Events and Services

Sunday of the Paralytic

May 26, 2013

Divine Liturgy

May 26, 2013 9:45 am

The Holy Hieromartyr Helladius

May 27, 2013

The Holy Hieromartyr Eutychius, Bishop of Melitene

May 28, 2013

Theodosia the Virgin-Martyr of Tyre

May 29, 2013

Isaacius, Abbot of the Monastery of Dalmatus

May 30, 2013

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