In commemoration of the holy prophet Elijah (July 20) who was taken into heaven on a fiery chariot, we will be offering the blessing of vehicles. The glorious prophet Elijah is therefore known as the patron saint of vehicles, reminding us that we must struggle to manifest holiness in our lives, especially when we travel. The honoring of this great prophet of the Old Testament in our Holy Church dates back to Apostolic times. In the fourth century, the feast was already generally known. Our holy fathers John Chrysostom, St. Ambrose and St. Augustine have testified to his greatness, a fact which alone would prove the antiquity of this feast. The Blessing of Cars and any kind of Vehicle (Kids bring your bikes) will take place following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday July 23rd.
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This Week's Schedule
Sunday, April 28th
Palm Sunday
Bridegroom Matins
at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, April 29th
Holy Monday
9th Hour & Typika
at 8:45 a.m.
Presanctified Liturgy
at 9:00 a.m.
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Bridegroom Matins
with Archbishop MARK
at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 30th
Holy Tuesday
9th Hour & Typika
at 8:45 a.m.
Presanctified Liturgy
with Archbishop MARK
at 9:00 a.m.
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Bridegroom Matins
at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1st
Holy Wednesday
9th Hour & Typika
at 8:45 a.m.
Presanctified Liturgy
at 9:00 a.m.
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Holy Unction
at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 2nd
Holy Thursday
9th Hour & Typika
at 8:45 a.m.
Vesperal Divine Liturgy
of St. Basil
at 9:00 a.m.
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Matins with Reading of
the 12 Passion Gospels
at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, May 3rd
Holy Friday
Royal Hours
at 9:30 a.m.
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Burial Vespers
at 3:00 p.m.
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Lamentations and Procession
at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 4th
Holy Saturday
9th Hour & Typika
9:15 a.m.
Vesperal Divine Liturgy
The Harrowing of Hades
at 9:30 a.m.
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Reading from the
Acts of the Apostles
at 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 4th
into Sunday, May 5th
Nocturnes, Procession, Matins,
Paschal Divine Liturgy
at 11:00 p.m.
followed by
Fellowship
Sunday, May 5th
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Agape Vespers & Potluck
at 3:00 p.m.