by Fr. Luke | May 1, 2016 | General
Holy Week comes to an end at sunset of Great and Holy Saturday, as the Church prepares to celebrate her most ancient and preeminent festival, Pascha, the feast of feasts. The time of preparation will give way to a time of fulfillment. The glorious and resplendent...
by Fr. Luke | May 1, 2016 | General
Sunday, May 1 12 noon – Paschal Vespers Monday, May 2 9 AM – Divine Liturgy 7 PM – Vespers/Spirituality Class Tuesday, May 3 9:30 AM – Paschal Matins 7 PM – Vespers Wednesday, May 4 7 PM – Catechism Class Thursday, May 5 9 AM – Divine Liturgy 4 PM to 7 PM – Monthly...
by Fr. Luke | Apr 30, 2016 | Adult Spiritual Education, General
The Liturgy held on the morning of Holy and Great Saturday is that of Saint Basil the Great. It begins with Vespers. After the entrance, the evening hymn ‘O Gentle Light’ is chanted as usual. Then the Old Testament readings are recited. They tell of the...
by Fr. Luke | Apr 30, 2016 | Adult Spiritual Education, General
Introduction On Great and Holy Saturday the Orthodox Church commemorates the burial of Christ and His descent into Hades. It is the day between the Crucifixion of our Lord and His glorious Resurrection. The Matins of Holy Saturday is conducted on Friday evening, and...
by Fr. Luke | Apr 29, 2016 | Adult Spiritual Education, General
Commemoration of Great and Holy Friday Icon of the Extreme Humility provided by Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA. On this day we commemorate the sufferings of Christ: the mockery, the crown of thorns, the scourging, the nails, the thirst, the vinegar and...
by Fr. Luke | Apr 28, 2016 | Adult Spiritual Education, General
The Washing of the Feet The events initiated by Jesus at the Mystical.Supper were profoundly significant. By teaching and giving the disciples His final instructions and praying for them as well, He revealed again His divine Sonship and authority. By establishing the...
