Journey to the Resurrection 2017: Holy Wednesday Afternoon and Evening (Της Αλειψάσης Τον Κύριον)
Join us Wednesday evening for the Sacrament of Holy Unction 3:00 pm and Orthros for Mystical Supper at 7:00 pm (Sacrament of Holy Unction).
On the afternoon or evening of Great and Holy Wednesday, the Sacrament or Mystery of Holy Unction is conducted in Orthodox parishes. The Sacrament of Holy Unction is offered for the healing of soul and body and for forgiveness of sins. At the conclusion of the service of the Sacrament, the body is anointed with oil, and the grace of God, which heals infirmities of soul and body, is called down upon each person.
Holy Week Schedule
Holy Monday, 4/10
- Του Νυμφίου. 2nd Bridegroom Service 7:00 pm
Holy Tuesday, 4/11 (Των 10 Παρθένων)
- Tου Νυμφίου. 3rd Bridegroom Service 7:00 pm
Holy Wednesday, 4/12 (Της Αλειψάσης Τον Κύριον)
- Sacrament of Holy Unction 3:00 pm
- Orthros for Mystical Supper 7:00 pm (Sacrament of Holy Unction)
Holy Thursday, 4/13 (Ο Μυστικός Δείπνος)
- Liturgy of St. Basil 10:00 am
- Ακολουθία των Παθών (12 Ευαγγέλια)
- Service of Passion 7:00 pm
Holy Friday, 4/14 (Τα Άγια Πάθη Του Κυρίου)
- Reading of the Royal Hours 1:00 pm
- Αποκαθήλωσις. Decent from the Cross 2:30 pm
- Επιτάφιος. Lamentations Service 7:00 pm
Holy Saturday, 4/15 (Η Ταφή Του Κυρίου)
- Liturgy of St. Basil 10:00 am
- The Canon 11:15 pm
- Ακολουθία της Αναστάσεως. Resurrection Service and Liturgy 12 midnight.
Meal to follow Liturgy
Easter Sunday, 4/16
- ΤΟ ΑΓΙΟΝ ΠΑΣΧΑ, HOLY EASTER. Agape Service 11:30 am
