Monday, March 26, marks the start of Holy Week, a somber week filled with poignant services commemorating significant events in the last days of our Lord’s earthly ministry.
On Holy Tuesday we recall the parable of the Ten Maidens and the message to be ready at all times for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Maundy Thursday encompasses a number of services; in the morning we recall the institution of the sacrament of Holy Communion at the Last Supper. In the afternoon, through the Washing of the Feet service, we are reminded of the message of humility and service to others. In the evening, the solemn Vigil service commemorates the betrayal, arrest, trial, and suffering of Christ. On the evening of Good Friday, we commemorate Christ’s burial. The celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord begins on Saturday afternoon with Easter Eve Divine Liturgy and the Lighting of Candles service (Jrakalooyts), and culminates with Easter Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning.
Prelate’s Holy Week and Easter schedule:
– Holy Tuesday: Holy Martyrs Church in Encino (7:00 p.m.)
– Maundy Thursday: Washing of the Feet at St. Garabed Church in Hollywood (4:30 p.m.) and Vigil at St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena (7:30 p.m.)
– Good Friday: Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello (7:00 p.m.)
– Easter Eve: Holy Martyrs Church in Encino (Divine Liturgy at 5:00 p.m.)
– Easter: St. Mary’s Church in Glendale (Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m.)
– Memorial Day Requiem: Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills “Hall of Liberty” and Forest Lawn Glendale “Church of the Recessional” (10:00 a.m.)
Vicar General’s Holy Week and Easter schedule:
– Holy Tuesday: St. Mary’s Church in Glendale (7:00 p.m.)
– Maundy Thursday: Washing of the Feet at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale (5:00 p.m.) and Vigil at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale (7:00 p.m.)
– Good Friday: Forty Martyrs Church (7:00 p.m.)
– Easter Eve: North Hollywood Parish (Divine Liturgy at 5:30 p.m.)
– Easter: Holy Martyrs Church in Encino (Divine Liturgy at 11:00 a.m.)
– Memorial Day Requiem: Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills “Hall of Liberty” and Forest Lawn Glendale “Church of the Recessional” (10:00 a.m.)
We invite our faithful to participate in all Holy Week and Easter services.
