ποΈ Lenten Services 2026
Great Lent is a season of fasting, prayer, and repentance in preparation for Holy Pascha (Easter). All are welcome.
π = Holy Communion πΏ = Holy Unction β¨ = Evening Service βοΈ = Morning Service π―οΈ = Resurrection Service βοΈ = Divine Liturgy π = Scripture Service
📅 Holy Week Only 📅 Full Lenten Season
Week of March 22
| Day | Service | Time | About | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Mar. 25 | βοΈ Divine Liturgy | 9:00a.m. | Annunciation of the Theotokos β Feast day celebrating the Angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary, one of the Twelve Great Feasts. | π |
| Fri, Mar. 27 | β¨ Salutations | 6:00 p.m. | A beloved Lenten hymn service honoring the Theotokos (Virgin Mary), sung in five installments. [5/5] | Β |
| Sun, Mar. 29 | βοΈ Orthros / βοΈ Divine Liturgy | 9:00 a.m. / 10:00 a.m. | Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt Commemorates the 5th-century desert mother, a model of profound repentance and transformation. | π |
Holy Week Approach
| Day | Service | Time | About | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr. 4 | βοΈ Divine Liturgy | 9:00 a.m. | Saturday of Lazarus β Commemorates the raising of Lazarus, marking the threshold of Holy Week. | π |
| Sun, Apr. 5 | βοΈ Orthros / βοΈ Divine Liturgy | 7:00 a.m. / 8:00 a.m. | Palm Sunday β Celebrates Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Palm and bay branches are distributed. | π |
| Sun, Apr. 5 | βοΈ Orthros / βοΈ Divine Liturgy | 9:30 a.m. / 10:00 a.m. | Second Palm Sunday liturgy for those unable to attend the earlier service. | π |
| Sun, Apr. 5 | β¨ Holy Sunday Evening | 6:00 p.m. | The Bridegroom Service β poetic hymns reflecting on Christ as the Bridegroom of the Church.Β | Β |
βοΈ Holy Week
| Day | Service | Time | About | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Apr. 6 | β¨ Holy Monday Evening | 6:00 p.m. | The Bridegroom Service continues, recalling the parable of the Ten Virgins. | Β |
| Tue, Apr. 7 | β¨ Holy Tuesday Evening | 6:00 p.m. | The Bridegroom Service concludes with hymns on the Last Judgment and the wise steward. | Β |
| Wed, Apr. 8 | βοΈ Presanctified Liturgy | 9:00 a.m. | An ancient liturgy combining Vespers with Holy Communion, served only during Lent. | π |
| Wed, Apr. 8 | πΏ Holy Unction | 3:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. | The Sacrament of Holy Unction β healing of soul and body through anointing with blessed oil. | π |
| Thu, Apr. 9 | βοΈ Divine Liturgy | 9:00 a.m. | Commemorates the Last Supper and the institution of the Holy Eucharist. | π |
| Thu, Apr. 9 | β¨ Holy Thursday Evening | 6:00 p.m. | The Twelve Passion Gospels are read, tracing Christ's path to the Cross. | Β |
| Fri, Apr. 10 | π Royal Hours | 9:00 a.m. | Scripture readings and psalms marking the hours of Christ's Crucifixion. | Β |
| Fri, Apr. 10 | βοΈ Descent from the Cross | 3:30 p.m. | Solemn removal of Christ's icon from the Cross and procession of the Epitaphios (burial bier). | Β |
| Fri, Apr. 10 | β¨ Lamentations | 7:00 p.m. | The faithful process around the church with the Epitaphios, singing funeral hymns for Christ. | Β |
| Sat, Apr. 11 | βοΈ First Resurrection Liturgy | 9:00 a.m. | An early celebration of the Resurrection, with the faithful receiving Holy Communion. | π |
| Sat, Apr. 11 | π―οΈ Resurrection (Anastasi) Service / Divine Liturgy | 11:30 p.m. / Midnight | The holiest moment of the year β candles are lit, bells ring, and "Christ is Risen!" is proclaimed. | π |
βοΈ Easter Sunday - April 12
| Day | Service | Time | About | Β |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Apr. 12 | βοΈ Agape Service | 10:00 a.m. | The Resurrection Gospel is read in multiple languages. A joyful celebration of Christ's victory over death. | Β |
Ξ§ΟΞΉΟΟΟΟ αΌΞ½ΞΟΟΞ·! β Christ is Risen!
