EPISCOPAL DIVINE LITURGY AND BLESSING OF MADAGH
ON THE FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
Sunday, September 14 is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, which is the name-day of Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello.
On this occasion, the Prelate will celebrate Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at Holy Cross.
At the conclusion of the service, the Prelate will conduct the blessing of basil and madagh at “Bagramian” Hall, which will be followed by a luncheon hosted by the Ladies Guild.
This feast is also traditionally the recommencement of Sunday Schools following the summer break. Thus, on this day, Sunday School teachers and students will participate in Divine Liturgy at their local churches and will receive Holy Communion to begin the new year with blessings and prayers.