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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