EXPERIENCE THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF CHRIST
This week, be transformed into direct participants and eyewitnesses of the Passion of Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Download or check the Nave of either church for a printed calendar and a helpful guide to Holy Week.
As in years past, the entire Paschal Triduum (that is, the “Three Days” in which we commemorate the Passion, Crucifixion, Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ), will take place in one location—Madera—beginning with the Twelve Passion Gospels on Thursday, April 17. Keeping with our local practice, the first part of Holy Week services will take place in Madera, and the Matins (sung Wednesday night) and the Vesperal Divine Liturgy of Great and Holy Thursday will take place in Irvona.
By anticipation, the beautiful and solemn Holy Week Bridegroom Matins (morning) services will be held nightly at 7:00pm beginning this Sunday, April 13; and the Sunday, April 20 Paschal Divine Liturgy is moved up to midnight with the blessing of baskets and meal following. Remember, each church gets a Paschal Divine Liturgy! Irvona’s celebration will take place on Bright Monday, April 21, at 9:30am with Agape Vespers served the evening before at 6:00pm.
Kalo Pascha!
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