09/04/2026
Announcement đź“Ł
A Blessed Holy Thursday to all!
Tomorrow on Holy Friday, we commemorate and mourn the Crucifixion and burial of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. In solemn contemplation we observe this day with fervent reverence and quietude, prayerful fasting and eating very little.
All are encouraged to observe the following services tomorrow during this day.
1. Service of the Royal Hours: 8:00am - 9:30am. These hours follow the scourging and crucifixion of our Lord on the cross. Our Lord was biblically nailed to the cross at 9:00am.
2. Vespers service 3:00pm - 4:00pm. The taking down of the body of Christ from the Cross. The biblical narrative specifically details that Christ gave up His spirit at 3:00pm and was removed from the Cross.
3. Service of Lamentations 7:00pm - 10:00pm. We stand at the tomb of Christ, the epitaphios, singing mournfully while coupled with the hope of the resurrection.
Furthermore, in the mourning after the Royal hours’ service, from 10:00am - 1:00pm, we will be decorating the epitaphios in the Church hall. It is by tradition that women attend this tradition and help. Families are also welcome with their children though being mindful that the occasion is solemn and peaceful.
Glory to your long-suffering, O Lord, glory to you.
