Holy Week & Pascha

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Saturday, 12th April – Palm Sunday
Vespers at 6.30pm, followed by the making of palm crosses.

Sunday, 13th April – Palm Sunday
Procession of Palms and Divine Liturgy at 1pm.

Thursday, 17th April – Holy Thursday
Divine Liturgy of the Mystical Supper at 7.30pm, followed by the Stripping of the Altar and Vigil before the Holy Sacrament.

Friday, 18th April – Holy Friday
None at 2.30pm, with the Reading of the Passion & the Veneration of the Cross.

Vespers at 4pm, with the Burial of the Lord.

Saturday, 19th April – Holy Pascha (Passover)
The Great Vigil of the Resurrection of the Lord at 7pm, followed by a bring-and-share party.
(Please bring your Pascha baskets to be blessed.)

  • The Blessing of the New Fire & Consecration of the Paschal Candle
  • The Office of Readings (The Twelve Prophecies)
  • The Mysteries of Baptism & Chrismation
  • The Office of Vigils
  • The Divine Liturgy of the Resurrection