Special Events

These are upcoming Pan-Orthodox services and special parish events which all are invited to attend. Click an event for the location and more information. For regularly scheduled weekend services, click here.

Latest Past Events

Holy Friday Great (Royal) Hours

Holy Cross Antiochian Orthodox Church 2828 Richmond St NW, Grand Rapids

The Eucharist is not celebrated on Holy Friday, as Christ said: "When the Bridegroom has gone, then they will fast." It is traditional to eat and drink nothing on this […]

Holy Friday Matins

Holy Cross Antiochian Orthodox Church 2828 Richmond St NW, Grand Rapids

Known as the "12 Gospels Service" or the "Passion Service." In what is perhaps the most intense service of Holy Week, we read the twelve Gospel accounts of Christ’s Passion […]

Holy Thursday Vesperal Divine Liturgy

Holy Cross Antiochian Orthodox Church 2828 Richmond St NW, Grand Rapids

On Holy Thursday, we remember the institution of the Eucharist. Judas is also exposed as a “son of vipers” as he betrays the Lord. The lengthy Gospel reading at the […]

This calendar may not reflect last-minute schedule changes. Please see the website of the host parish for the most up-to-date information.