This is just a reminder that the Nativity Fast began November 15th and continues until the Nativity of our Lord (December 25th). The celebration of the feast of the Nativity of Christ in the Orthodox Church is patterned after the celebration of the feast of the Lord’s Resurrection. A fast of forty days precedes the feast, with special preparatory days announcing the approaching birth of the Savior. Thus, on Saint Andrew’s Day (November 30th) and Saint Nicholas Day (December 6th) songs are sung to announce the coming birthday of the Lord:
Adorn yourself, O Cavern.
Make ready, O Manger.
O Shepherds and wise men, bring your gifts and bear witness.
For the Virgin is coming bearing Christ in her womb
(Vesperal Hymn of Saint Nicholas Day)
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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 & Typica
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
Hours
at 8:40 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
Vesperal Divine Liturgy
The Harrowing of Hades
at 9:00 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
† PASCHA †
Agape Vespers & Potluck
at 3:00 p.m.