Holy Week 2012: April 7 - 15

NOTE: this schedule is a work in progress, and all times are subject to change.

LAZAROS SATURDAY
    Liturgy, Time TBD


PALM SUNDAY
    Orthros 8:15 am, Liturgy 9:30 am
        Palm crosses distributed to all

    1st Bridegroom Service, Time TBD
        Entrance of Bridegroom icon


HOLY MONDAY    
    2nd Bridegroom Service, Time TBD


HOLY TUESDAY    
    3rd Bridegroom Service, Time TBD
        Hymn of Kassiane sung by choir


HOLY & GREAT WEDNESDAY
    Presanctified Liturgy, Time TBD

    Confessional Absolution Prayer. Time TBD
    Sacrament of Holy Unction, Time TBD


HOLY & GREAT THURSDAY
    Liturgy of St. Basil, Time TBD

    Passion Service, Time TBD
        Procession of the Cross


HOLY & GREAT FRIDAY    
    Kouvouklion decoration, Time TBD

    Royal Hours, Time TBD

    Apokathilosis Service, Time TBD
        Removal of our Lord’s body from the Cross

    Lamentation Service, Time TBD
        Outdoor candle lit funeral procession


HOLY & GREAT SATURDAY MORNING
    Pre-Anastasi Liturgy, Time TBD
        Blessed bay leaves. Bring the children!


HOLY & GREAT SATURDAY EVENING
(extending into Sunday)
    Paschal Vigil Service 11:00 pm
        Arrive early to ensure a place
    Distribution of the Light 11:45 pm
        Lights extinguished & all proceed outdoors
HOLY & GREAT PASCHA (Sunday)
    Service of the Resurrection 12:00 am
        The Good News heralded outdoors!
    Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 12:15 am
        Red Paschal eggs distributed to all
    Anastasis Lamb Meal ~1:45 am
        RSVP by April 9 to 317-733-3033

HOLY & GREAT PASCHA (Sunday)
    Children’s Agape Vespers 12:30 pm
        The Good News proclaimed in different languages