Jerusalem Church announces Holy Week services at monastic church

The Church of Sts. Constantine and Helen in Jerusalem. Photo: UOJ

The Jerusalem Patriarchate has published the schedule of services for the monastic Church of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Constantine and Helen, where the Primate of the Church, Patriarch Theophilos, is currently celebrating the divine services.

Holy Monday:

Hours and Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts 6:30 a.m.

Vespers 3:30 p.m.

Bridegroom Service 6:15 p.m.

Holy Tuesday:

Hours and Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom 6:30 a.m.

Vespers of the Leave-taking 3:30 p.m.

Bridegroom Service 6:15 p.m.

Holy Wednesday:

Hours and Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts 6:30 a.m.

Small Compline – Holy Unction 5:00 p.m.

Holy Thursday:

Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great 4:30 a.m.

Service of the Holy Passion 6:15 p.m.

Holy Friday:

Royal Hours 8:00 a.m.

Service of the Epitaph 6:30 p.m.

Holy Saturday:

Hours and Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great 8:00 a.m.

Holy Pascha Matins and Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom 12:30 a.m. (Midnight)

Bright Monday:

Matins and Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom 8:00 a.m.

Earlier, the UOJ reported that details had emerged about how the service of the descent of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem will be held.

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