St. George Byzantine Catholic Church
Aurora, IL
Great Lent Holy Week Schedule 2024
Holy Week 2024
Holy Monday - 6:00 pm
Holy Tuesday - 6:00 pm
Holy Wednesday
Liturgy of the Presanctified and Holy Anointing - 6:00 pm
Holy Thursday - Mystical Supper
Vespers/Liturgy of St. Basil - 6:00 pm
Good Friday
Royal Hours/Confessions - 12 Noon
Burial Service/Lamentations - 6:00 pm
Holy Saturday - Vigil
Vespers/Liturgy of St. Basil - 6:00 pm
Easter Sunday
Resurrection Service
Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom - 9:00 am
Forgiveness Vespers
Sunday, February 11th - 4:00 pm
Monday - 6:00 pm
Tuesday - 6:00 pm
Wednesday - 1:00 pm
Liturgy of the Presanctified - 6:00 pm
Thursday - 6:00 pm
Friday - 1:00 pm
Liturgy of the Presanctified - 6:00 pm
Saturday - 4:00 pm
(All Souls)
Sunday - 10:00 am
(Liturgy of St. Basil)
Holy Week 2024
Holy Monday - 6:00 pm
Holy Tuesday - 6:00 pm
Holy Wednesday
Liturgy of the Presanctified
and Holy Anointing - 6:00 pm
Holy Thursday - Mystical Supper
Vespers/Liturgy of St. Basil - 6:00 pm
Good Friday
Royal Hours/Confessions - 12 Noon
Burial Service/Lamentations - 6:00 pm
Holy Saturday - Vigil
Vespers/Liturgy of St. Basil - 6:00 pm
Easter Sunday
Resurrection Service
Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom - 9:00 am
Forgiveness Vespers
Sunday, February 11th - 4:00 pm
Monday - 6:00 pm
Tuesday - 6:00 pm
Wednesday - 1:00 pm
Liturgy of the Presanctified - 6:00 pm
Thursday - 6:00 pm
Friday - 1:00 pm
Liturgy of the Presanctified - 6:00 pm
Saturday - 4:00 pm
(All Souls)
Sunday - 10:00 am
(Liturgy of St. Basil)
2024
Our Journey to PASCHA!
"The Journey to Pascha" refers to the period of preparation leading up to the celebration of Pascha, also known as Easter, in the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition. This journey typically begins with the season of Great Lent, a time of fasting, prayer, and repentance lasting approximately 40 days (excluding Sundays) before Pascha.
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During this journey, Eastern Orthodox Christians focus on spiritual disciplines such as prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and attending church services. The goal is to prepare oneself spiritually to fully participate in the joyous celebration of Pascha, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Throughout Great Lent, there are various services and traditions observed, including the Liturgy of the Presanctified, which is celebrated on Wednesdays and Fridays. The journey culminates in Holy Week, which includes services such as the Bridegroom Matins, the Service of the Twelve Gospels on Holy Thursday, and the Vigil on Holy Saturday leading into Pascha.
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Overall, "The Journey to Pascha" encompasses a time of spiritual reflection, repentance, and anticipation as Eastern Orthodox Christians prepare to celebrate the central event of our faith, the resurrection of Jesus Christ.