GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. We never cease to adore Your life-giving Cross, O Christ our God, And we glorify Your resurrection on the...
March 27 – Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Great Lent LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. The Fast that brings integrity has now run...
GREAT VESPERS ON MARCH 24 Kathisma The first Kathisma is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 8 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. O Lord, You willingly stretched out Your hands upon the Cross; now grant us the compunction to venerate it...
GREAT VESPERS Before the beginning of the service, the Precious Cross is brought from the table of the Prothesis or the sacristy and placed on the Holy Table. A candle is lit and left burning in front of it. Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At...
Register Now This is a 24 hour retreat that begins at 7pm on Friday night, and continues till Saturday night at 7pm. It is a simple and quiet retreat in which participants will gather for common prayers, reflections and meals, but also have ample time to walk, sit in...