Holy Week: Rush Procession, Pachal Matins, Divine Liturgy & Festal Potluck
Schedule
Sat May 04 2024 at 10:00 pm
Location
St. Timothy Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church | Fairfield, CA
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When we come to Church late Saturday evening, the Church is very quiet and dark. The only light comes from the flickering candles. We leave the Church and walk around it three times (the procession) singing a beautiful hymn that tells us Christ has risen from the dead. Each person carries a small, lighted candle. The Gospel is read at the Church entrance; then [in some traditions] the priest pounds on the door three times. It is opened, and when we return inside, the Church is full of light! Candles are glowing everywhere. The priest's white vestments seem to glow! The tomb of Jesus is gone. The Church seems bigger and brighter. We sing loudly and with great excitement many times: "Christ is Risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life." This is the happiest service of the year and we are glad to be part of it!
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Where is it happening?
St. Timothy Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 4593 Central Way,Fairfield,CA,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
