Dear Faithful in Christ,
The Great and Holy Week of our Orthodox Church is drawing near, let us call to mind and heart the passion of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ. How he became the last blood sacrifice. How the blood of the Lamb was no longer placed on the doorposts, but shed on the Cross for our salvation. You have traversed the course of the fast, will you become a myrrh-bearer and hold vigil at the foot of the Cross?
As true believers of our Lord Jesus, our Church asks us to set aside these most solemn days, so that we may experience the Great and Holy Week through the hymns, readings, mysteries and worship. And thus, we may reach and celebrate His life-giving and glorious resurrection.
Kalo Pascha,
Fr. Jon C. Emanuelson
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2019
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Lewiston, Maine
Great & Holy Week Schedule of Readings
Saturday of Lazarus
Epistle Reading: Hebrews 12:28-29; 13:1-8
Gospel Reading: John 11:1-45
Palm Sunday
Orthros Gospel: Matthew 21:1-11, 15-17
Epistle Reading: Philippians 4:4-9
Gospel Reading: John 12:1-18
Holy Monday
Gospel Reading: Matthew 24:3-35
Holy Tuesday
Gospel Reading: Matthew 24:36-26:2
Holy Wednesday
Gospel Reading: 26:6-16
Holy Thursday
The Passion Story from Matthew, Mark, Luke & John
Holy Friday
Epistle Reading: 1 Corinthian 5:6-8
Gospel Reading: Matthew 27:62-66
Holy Saturday
Epistle Reading: Romans 6:3-11
Gospel Reading: Matthew 28:1-20
PASCHA
Epistle Reading: Acts 1:1-8
Gospel Reading: John 1:1-17
The prophecy readings are numerous and come from Genesis, Exodus, Isaiah, Ezekiel, and other books of the Old Testament.
Great & Holy Week Schedule 2019
Day Date Service/Event Time
Sat Apr 20 Orthros 9:00am
Liturgy—Saturday of Lazarus* 10:00am
Palm Crosses* 11:15am
Great Vespers 6:30pm
Sun Apr 21 Orthros 9:00am
Blessing of Palms* 9:50am
Liturgy—Palm Sunday* 10:00am
Luncheon 11:30am
Altar Boys meeting 12:00pm
Bridegroom Orthros w/ procession 6:30pm
Mon Apr 22 Bridegroom Orthros 7:00pm
Tues Apr 23 Bridegroom Orthros 7:00pm
Wed Apr 24 Pre-Sanctified Liturgy 9:00am
Holy Unction* 6:30pm
Thurs Apr 25 Vesporal-Liturgy (Mystical Supper) 9:00am
Passion Orthros (12 gospels) 6:30pm
Fri Apr 26 Royal Hours 8:00am
Decoration of Kouvouklion 10:00am
Unnailing Vespers* 3:00pm
Lamentations Orthros 7:00pm
Sat Apr 27 Vesporal-Liturgy* 9:00am
Canon 11:15pm
Pascha - The Passover from death to life in Christ
Sun Apr 28 Resurrection Orthros/Liturgy 12:00am
Blessing of Pascha Baskets
Agape Vespers* 12:00pm
* - Denotes services and activities excellent for children!
Glory God in all things! Kali Anastasi!
A good and holy Resurrection to all!