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. .Schedule of Services at Holy Trinity |
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Here is information about the different services found within the Orthodox Church's liturgical tradition: Divine Liturgy The
Divine
Liturgy
is
the
primary
worship
service
of
the
Orthodox
Church.
In
it
Christ’s
triumph
over
death and
destruction
is
both
proclaimed
and
realized.
From
the
earliest
centuries
of
the
Church,
Christians
gathered
together
each
Sunday,
the
“Lord’s
Day,”
to
celebrate
Christ’s
Resurrection
and
to
participate
in
Holy
Communion,
the
“banquet
of
the
Kingdom”
that
He
inaugurated.
By
the
power
of
the
Holy
Spirit
whom In the Divine Liturgy we are given a foretaste of this “banquet of the Kingdom.” Over the centuries the service itself has evolved in various ways, but its central meaning has remained the same. The Divine Liturgy is a service of thanksgiving, of eucharist (the Greek word for thanksgiving). We give thanks to God for the gift of His Son, whom we now receive in sacramental form. The Liturgy is the expression of the real purpose of the church, witnessing to the Kingdom of God. In the Liturgy, the people gathered become the church - giving us purpose, meaning, and the nourishment to lead our daily lives. VespersIn the Orthodox Church the liturgical day begins in the evening with the setting of the sun. This practice follows the Biblical account of creation: "And there was evening and there was morning, one day" (Gen 1:5). MatinsThe Matins service of the Church unites the elements of morning psalmody (from the Old Testament book of Psalms) and prayer with meditation on the Biblical canticles (particular selections of sacred texts drawn from various books of the Bible), the Gospel reading (selected readings from the New Testament of the Bible), and the particular theme of the day in the given verses and hymns. The themes of God's revelation and light are also always central to the morning service of the Church. Hours, Compline, and NocturnsThese services are chanted in monasteries (communities dedicated to a life of abstinence and separation from the secular world) but are seldom used in parish churches except perhaps during Lent and Holy Week (the periods leading up to Easter and the celebration of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection), and on special feast days. Marriage, Baptism, FuneralsFor Orthodox Christians, the church plays a central role in our personal lives. This is particularly apparent at prominent moments such as marriage, the birth of a child, and death of a loved one. Since the Church sanctifies all aspects of the world, it is only logical that divine services would be the outward expression of the Church of Christ blessing its members at these moments. Proper EtiquetteIn the Orthodox Church there are numerous customs and traditions that are important parts of our worship. Some of these customs are universal to the Church, while some may vary from parish to parish, or cultural tradition. The following article Church Etiquette, adapted from an article by Father David Barr of the Antiochian Archdiocese, addresses questions most often asked about how to act in an Orthodox Church. |
General Confession: |
After Great Vespers on the 2nd Saturday of each month |
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Unction:
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As needed, please contact Father Martin to request annointing. |
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. .Learn More About Orthodox Worship | |||||||||||||||
Vespers Matins Hours, Compline, and Nocturns Here is a list of books we recommend: The Orthodox Faith Series An online version of this four volume set covers various The Orthodox Church Introducing the Orthodox Church: Its Faith and Life Orthodox Church: Its Past and Its Role in the World The Faith: Understanding Orthodox Christianity: The Orthodox Study Bible Thirsting For God in a Land of Shallow Wells The Faith We Hold
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