holy week and pascha 2017 schedule
Floriile sau Duminica Stalparilor
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Calendar of Public Services
Public services offering special opportunities to join the Fathers in worship include the Feast of Our Lord's Entrance into Jerusalem on the eve of His Passion:
Saturday, April 8:
Sunday, April 9:
Please bookmark our
Google calendar for the monastery
to see dates and times of our services that are open to the public.
Times of services are subject to change, so you may wish to check our calendar periodically for updates.
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(Цветница)
Calendar of Public Services
Public services offering special opportunities to join the Fathers in worship include the Feast of Our Lord's Entrance into Jerusalem on the eve of His Passion:
Saturday, April 8:
- Vespers for Palm Sunday
- 6:00-7:00 PM
Sunday, April 9:
- PALM SUNDAY LITURGY
- Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Followed by our traditional potluck "Agape" luncheon
- Please bring food and refreshments to share with your brothers and sisters in Christ after Liturgy
Please bookmark our
Google calendar for the monastery
to see dates and times of our services that are open to the public.
Times of services are subject to change, so you may wish to check our calendar periodically for updates.
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Dear brothers, sisters, and friends of the Holy Cross Monastery,
Holy Pascha (Duminica Sf. Invieri (Sf. Pasti), Великден (Velikden), "Orthodox Easter") is coming soon:
Sunday, April 16.
We will begin our candlelight procession around the monastery church at 11:30 PM on Saturday Night - April 30, and then celebrate Paschal Matins (Utrenie) that will proclaim the glad tidings of Holy Pascha -- the Resurrection of Christ:
Sf. Invierea lui Hristos - Sf. Pasti
Възкресение Христово - Пасха - Великден
Ἀναστάσις Κυρίου - Πάσχα Κυρίου
At the conclusion of Paschal Matins the holy Artos ("Pasti" - holy bread and wine) will be distributed.
At 10:00 AM on Sunday Morning - April 16, we will celebrate our Paschal Divine Liturgy.
We especially encourage you and your children to receive Holy Communion at our
Holy Pascha (Duminica Sf. Invieri (Sf. Pasti), Великден (Velikden), "Orthodox Easter") is coming soon:
Sunday, April 16.
We will begin our candlelight procession around the monastery church at 11:30 PM on Saturday Night - April 30, and then celebrate Paschal Matins (Utrenie) that will proclaim the glad tidings of Holy Pascha -- the Resurrection of Christ:
Sf. Invierea lui Hristos - Sf. Pasti
Възкресение Христово - Пасха - Великден
Ἀναστάσις Κυρίου - Πάσχα Κυρίου
At the conclusion of Paschal Matins the holy Artos ("Pasti" - holy bread and wine) will be distributed.
At 10:00 AM on Sunday Morning - April 16, we will celebrate our Paschal Divine Liturgy.
We especially encourage you and your children to receive Holy Communion at our
- Palm Sunday Liturgy (April 9) and/or
- Paschal Liturgy (Sunday morning, April 16)
- There will be potluck refreshments for all to enjoy
- Please bring food and refreshments of your choice to share with your brothers and sisters in Christ
- If you have no time to prepare anything, please join us anyway. There always seems to be plenty for everyone!
services open to the public during
holy week and pascha
Eve of Lazarus Saturday - Friday evening, April 7
Vespers - 7:00-8:00 PM
Lazarus Saturday - April 8
Divine Liturgy - 10:00 AM
Eve of Palm Sunday - Saturday, April 8
Palm Sunday Vigil - 6:00-7:30 PM
Palm Sunday - April 24
Palm Sunday Divine Liturgy - 10:00 AM
Followed by our traditional potluck "Agape" luncheon.
Please bring food and refreshments to share with your brothers and sisters in Christ after Liturgy
Great and Holy Monday - April 10
Bridegroom Matins - 7:00-8:00 PM
Great and Holy Tuesday - April 11
Bridegroom Matins - 7:00-8:00 PM
Great and Holy Wednesday - April 12
Presanctified Liturgy - 7:00-8:00 PM
If receiving Holy Communion and in good health,
please fast from 1:00 PM in preparation for receiving the Holy Eucharist
Great and Holy Thursday - April 13
Matins with the 12 Passion Gospels - 7:00-8:30 PM
Great and Holy Friday - April 14
Royal Hours - 1:00-3:00 PM
Vespers and Burial Shroud of Christ - 7:00 PM
Followed by Lamentations (Prohodul) - 7:45 PM
Great and Holy Saturday - April 15
Vesperal Divine Liturgy - 10:00-11:30 AM
Saturday Night, April 15
Paschal Matins (Utrenie) - 11:30 PM
Sunday Morning, April 16
Paschal Divine Liturgy - 10:00 AM
Followed by our traditional potluck "Agape" luncheon
Please bring food and refreshments to share with your brothers and sisters in Christ after Liturgy!
Vespers - 7:00-8:00 PM
Lazarus Saturday - April 8
Divine Liturgy - 10:00 AM
Eve of Palm Sunday - Saturday, April 8
Palm Sunday Vigil - 6:00-7:30 PM
Palm Sunday - April 24
Palm Sunday Divine Liturgy - 10:00 AM
Followed by our traditional potluck "Agape" luncheon.
Please bring food and refreshments to share with your brothers and sisters in Christ after Liturgy
Great and Holy Monday - April 10
Bridegroom Matins - 7:00-8:00 PM
Great and Holy Tuesday - April 11
Bridegroom Matins - 7:00-8:00 PM
Great and Holy Wednesday - April 12
Presanctified Liturgy - 7:00-8:00 PM
If receiving Holy Communion and in good health,
please fast from 1:00 PM in preparation for receiving the Holy Eucharist
Great and Holy Thursday - April 13
Matins with the 12 Passion Gospels - 7:00-8:30 PM
Great and Holy Friday - April 14
Royal Hours - 1:00-3:00 PM
Vespers and Burial Shroud of Christ - 7:00 PM
Followed by Lamentations (Prohodul) - 7:45 PM
Great and Holy Saturday - April 15
Vesperal Divine Liturgy - 10:00-11:30 AM
Saturday Night, April 15
Paschal Matins (Utrenie) - 11:30 PM
Sunday Morning, April 16
Paschal Divine Liturgy - 10:00 AM
Followed by our traditional potluck "Agape" luncheon
Please bring food and refreshments to share with your brothers and sisters in Christ after Liturgy!
please carpool if you can
You can enter the monastery through either its southern entrance (34700).
Please DO NOT... park up on the county road or up at the gates!block our neighbors' bridges or gates!
For Directions, see: Map and Directions
Please DO NOT... park up on the county road or up at the gates!block our neighbors' bridges or gates!
For Directions, see: Map and Directions