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X-WR-CALNAME:SSCH Lenten & Holy Week Services 2026
X-WR-CALDESC:Lenten and Holy Week services at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, Annapolis MD
X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:7bafa069-96f9-4f90-b5bd-be8e7ea97514@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260311T230000Z
DTEND:20260312T003000Z
SUMMARY:Presanctified Liturgy
DESCRIPTION:Ancient liturgy combining Vespers with Holy Communion\, served only during Great Lent.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:e4b5f5a6-dc34-4c2b-b9bb-819fd10e9be7@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260313T230000Z
DTEND:20260314T001500Z
SUMMARY:Salutations to the Theotokos (3/5)
DESCRIPTION:Beloved Lenten hymn service honoring the Theotokos.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:625efd1b-8f56-417a-9a2b-37ea38fbbb5e@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260315T140000Z
DTEND:20260315T151500Z
SUMMARY:Orthros — Sunday of the Holy Cross
DESCRIPTION:Morning prayer service.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:f2ef8539-d748-47d6-94ae-53dc110b77e9@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260315T150000Z
DTEND:20260315T163000Z
SUMMARY:Divine Liturgy — Sunday of the Holy Cross
DESCRIPTION:Veneration of the precious Cross\, offered mid-Lent as encouragement to the faithful.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:a7249edd-1f30-49e1-acf2-8df68a8bf70f@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260318T140000Z
DTEND:20260318T153000Z
SUMMARY:Presanctified Liturgy — Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Ancient liturgy combining Vespers with Holy Communion.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:f215baed-e97e-4fbb-996b-1e7daafeab17@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260320T230000Z
DTEND:20260321T001500Z
SUMMARY:Salutations to the Theotokos (4/5)
DESCRIPTION:Beloved Lenten hymn service honoring the Theotokos.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:3dfab0b7-e845-4818-8142-720fd6c77ee6@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260322T140000Z
DTEND:20260322T151500Z
SUMMARY:Orthros — Sunday of St. John Climacus
DESCRIPTION:Morning prayer service.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:e61fdcc7-2391-4d89-8122-772c00576cae@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260322T150000Z
DTEND:20260322T163000Z
SUMMARY:Divine Liturgy — Sunday of St. John Climacus
DESCRIPTION:Honors the author of 'The Ladder of Divine Ascent'\, a guide to spiritual growth.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:5ff108f4-811a-4a79-9cc7-24cda96bd506@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260325T140000Z
DTEND:20260325T153000Z
SUMMARY:Divine Liturgy — Annunciation of the Theotokos
DESCRIPTION:Feast day celebrating the Angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary\, one of the Twelve Great Feasts.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:266e4948-0ea1-401b-ab34-1f738cbb85ab@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260327T230000Z
DTEND:20260328T001500Z
SUMMARY:Salutations to the Theotokos (5/5) — Akathist
DESCRIPTION:The complete Akathist Hymn to the Theotokos\, sung in its entirety.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:acf19570-c189-4629-9052-9d1c58cc8576@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260329T140000Z
DTEND:20260329T151500Z
SUMMARY:Orthros — Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
DESCRIPTION:Morning prayer service.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:78897663-d9ba-455a-89d3-030cff583cf5@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260329T150000Z
DTEND:20260329T163000Z
SUMMARY:Divine Liturgy — Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the 5th-century desert mother\, a model of profound repentance.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:59b1a712-2602-4452-ba62-0538820aed41@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260404T130000Z
DTEND:20260404T143000Z
SUMMARY:Divine Liturgy — Saturday of Lazarus
DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the raising of Lazarus\, marking the threshold of Holy Week.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:30010da9-ae14-4057-933c-1f2192c63a98@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260405T110000Z
DTEND:20260405T121500Z
SUMMARY:Orthros — Palm Sunday (Early Service)
DESCRIPTION:Morning prayer service.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2346b374-17c3-4db9-8627-174518232244@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260405T120000Z
DTEND:20260405T133000Z
SUMMARY:Divine Liturgy — Palm Sunday (Early Service)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrates Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Palm and bay branches distributed.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:b1ffe876-5439-4810-8cd6-39200e10553a@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260405T133000Z
DTEND:20260405T141500Z
SUMMARY:Orthros — Palm Sunday (Second Service)
DESCRIPTION:Morning prayer service.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:88fab889-278e-43f3-8374-66661dd5fc00@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260405T140000Z
DTEND:20260405T153000Z
SUMMARY:Divine Liturgy — Palm Sunday (Second Service)
DESCRIPTION:Second Palm Sunday liturgy for those unable to attend the earlier service.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:713d9a9d-1571-46aa-8173-15d5ede8f258@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260405T220000Z
DTEND:20260405T231500Z
SUMMARY:Bridegroom Service — Palm Sunday Evening
DESCRIPTION:Poetic hymns reflecting on Christ as the Bridegroom of the Church. Opens Holy Week.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:88a6471f-82d4-4c14-a215-a397c33ab9cf@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260406T220000Z
DTEND:20260406T231500Z
SUMMARY:Bridegroom Service — Holy Monday
DESCRIPTION:The Bridegroom Service continues\, recalling the parable of the Ten Virgins.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:87e4fb29-4543-4492-99e8-3b87d7a88468@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260407T220000Z
DTEND:20260407T231500Z
SUMMARY:Bridegroom Service — Holy Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:The Bridegroom Service concludes with hymns on the Last Judgment and the wise steward.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:c63f17ae-bcd5-4495-8cf7-9f7fc35db834@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260408T130000Z
DTEND:20260408T143000Z
SUMMARY:Presanctified Liturgy — Holy Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Ancient liturgy combining Vespers with Holy Communion.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:b47e011d-5642-4ffb-bec0-f95e01b54a79@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260408T193000Z
DTEND:20260408T210000Z
SUMMARY:Holy Unction — Holy Wednesday (3:30 PM)
DESCRIPTION:The Sacrament of Holy Unction — healing of soul and body through anointing with blessed oil.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:46788b33-386b-4fb3-b0e1-6c944d9e6ab7@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260408T220000Z
DTEND:20260408T233000Z
SUMMARY:Holy Unction — Holy Wednesday (6:00 PM)
DESCRIPTION:The Sacrament of Holy Unction — healing of soul and body through anointing with blessed oil.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:5bfb7ed3-c7e7-4bc2-9311-96dc7d545ccc@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260409T130000Z
DTEND:20260409T143000Z
SUMMARY:Divine Liturgy — Holy Thursday (Last Supper)
DESCRIPTION:Commemorates the Last Supper and the institution of the Holy Eucharist.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:19ed3639-7c78-495d-a5f2-fcfcc1d2bfb3@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260409T220000Z
DTEND:20260410T003000Z
SUMMARY:Twelve Passion Gospels — Holy Thursday Evening
DESCRIPTION:The Twelve Passion Gospels are read\, tracing Christ's path to the Cross. Plan for approximately 2.5 hours.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:bc553a87-7660-47a9-8053-225bcc39fc90@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260410T130000Z
DTEND:20260410T143000Z
SUMMARY:Royal Hours — Holy Friday
DESCRIPTION:Scripture readings and psalms marking the hours of Christ's Crucifixion.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:937ac953-c06e-44f6-8fb4-12a5ccb81fb7@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260410T193000Z
DTEND:20260410T210000Z
SUMMARY:Descent from the Cross (Apokathelosis) — Holy Friday
DESCRIPTION:Solemn removal of Christ's icon from the Cross and procession of the Epitaphios (burial bier).
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:55267a93-7413-4e71-aa37-4013618d796f@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260410T230000Z
DTEND:20260411T003000Z
SUMMARY:Lamentations (Epitaphios Threnos) — Holy Friday
DESCRIPTION:The faithful process around the church with the Epitaphios\, singing funeral hymns for Christ. One of the most moving services of the year.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ef43b7f5-ede1-4aea-9586-4d74cba8b43f@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260411T130000Z
DTEND:20260411T143000Z
SUMMARY:First Resurrection Liturgy — Holy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:An early celebration of the Resurrection\, vestments change from black to white. Holy Communion served.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:3cae766d-d19d-4e30-879a-b8d859672910@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260412T033000Z
DTEND:20260412T060000Z
SUMMARY:Anastasi & Paschal Divine Liturgy — Holy Saturday Night
DESCRIPTION:The holiest moment of the year — at midnight candles are lit\, bells ring\, and 'Christ is Risen!' is proclaimed. Followed by the Paschal Divine Liturgy. Plan for approximately 2.5 hours.
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:7a67ee3b-5eaa-4c98-b079-cb5615591d4e@schgochurch.org
DTSTAMP:20260310T023307Z
DTSTART:20260412T140000Z
DTEND:20260412T153000Z
SUMMARY:Agape Vespers — Pascha Sunday
DESCRIPTION:The Resurrection Gospel is read in multiple languages. A joyful celebration of Christ's victory over death. CHRIST IS RISEN!
LOCATION:Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, 2747 Riva Rd\, Annapolis\, MD 21401
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