The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians, officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. We gather as a community to worship, pray, chant, be instructed by the Word of God, offer thanks, and experience communion with Our Savior. , ...

Lazarus Saturday in the Orthodox Church commemorates the raising of Lazarus from the dead by Jesus, a miracle recorded in the Gospel of John. It’s a joyous feast day celebrated on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, marking the beginning of Holy Week. , ...

In Orthodox baptism, also known as a christening, the person is immersed three times in water, symbolizing death and resurrection, and then receives the gift of the Holy Spirit through chrismation (anointing with holy oil). , ...

On the Sunday before Great and Holy Pascha, the Orthodox Church observes Palm Sunday, commemorating Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem after raising Lazarus from the dead. The people went out to honor Him with shouts of praise. , ...

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians, officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. We gather as a community to worship, pray, chant, be instructed by the Word of God, offer thanks, and experience communion with Our Savior. , ...

In Orthodox Christianity, “Bridegroom Matins” refers to a special service held on Holy Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of Holy Week. The name comes from the parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25:1-13, where the Bridegroom represents Christ, and the virgins symbolize the Church. , ...

In Orthodox Christianity, “Bridegroom Matins” refers to a special service held on Holy Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of Holy Week. The name comes from the parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25:1-13, where the Bridegroom represents Christ, and the virgins symbolize the Church. , ...

In Orthodox Christianity, Holy Unction is a sacrament, also known as the Anointing of the Sick, where blessed oil is applied to the sick or suffering for both physical and spiritual healing, and forgiveness of sins. , ...

On Matins of Holy Friday (commonly served on the evening of Holy Thursday), there is a special service where, the passion of Christ’s sufferings in the Garden of Gethsemane, His Trial, and Crucifixion through all four Gospels is read aloud in church. , ...

On Great and Holy Friday in the Eastern Orthodox tradition, the Royal Hours are a solemn service of prayers, hymns, and Scripture readings commemorating the Passion of Christ. The Great Hours are celebrated only three times a year: on the Eve of the Nativity, the Eve of Theophany, and Great Friday. , ...

The Orthodox Lamentations Service, also known as the Epitaphios Service, is a special service held on Holy Saturday to commemorate the burial of Jesus and his descent into Hades. The service expresses the sorrow of Christians over Christ’s death and the belief in his victory over death through his resurrection. , ...

The Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great, Bishop of Cæsarea in Cappadocia from 370 to 379, is said to have been created when St. Basil noticed the slothfulness and degeneracy of people, how they were wearied by the length of the liturgy, so he shortened it in order to cure their sloth. , ...

In Orthodox Christianity, Pascha (from the Hebrew word Pesach, which means Passover) commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Considered the “feast of feasts.” The celebration begins on Saturday evening and continues through Sunday, marking the end of the Lenten fast. , ...

In Orthodox Christianity, Pascha (from the Hebrew word Pesach, which means Passover) commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Considered the “feast of feasts.” The celebration begins on Saturday evening and continues through Sunday, marking the end of the Lenten fast. , ...

Paschal Hours are special, shortened versions of the Daily Office, specifically designed for celebration during Pascha (Easter) and Bright Week. These services are chanted, not read, and are devoid of Psalms, focusing on the joy of the Resurrection and the victory over death. , ...

The Divine Liturgy is the common action of Orthodox Christians, officially gathered to constitute the Orthodox Church. We gather as a community to worship, pray, chant, be instructed by the Word of God, offer thanks, and experience communion with Our Savior. , ...