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SUMMARY:Holy Wednesday Presanctified
DESCRIPTION:On Holy Wednesday\, the Hymn of Kassiani the Nun—a liturgical high point in the middle of Holy Week—is sung at Matins and Vespers. This hymn\, written from the perspective of the sinful woman\, expresses the repentance that we all must find in our hearts\, and the Lord will hear us and raise us up from sin and death.
URL:https://www.wmiorthodox.com/event/holy-wednesday-presanctified/
LOCATION:Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church\, 334 LaGrave Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240501T180000
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SUMMARY:Holy Unction
DESCRIPTION:This sacrament\, instituted in the Epistle of St. James\, is celebrated  during Holy Week in some Orthodox traditions to strengthen the faithful as we enter into the day of Christ’s death. The oil of mercy\, which is traditionally blessed by seven priests\, is given to effect healing and forgiveness of sins. \nHoly Unction is a sacrament of the Orthodox Church\, and the same rules apply as with the Eucharist. Only members of the Orthodox Church may receive the anointing.
URL:https://www.wmiorthodox.com/event/holy-unction-4/
LOCATION:Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church\, 334 LaGrave Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240502T080000
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SUMMARY:Holy Thursday Matins
DESCRIPTION: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 Divine Liturgy brings us through the Mystical Supper\, the arrest of Jesus\, and the denial of Peter. During this service we repeatedly pray that we will not betray Christ with a kiss like Judas\, but rather imitate the Good Thief.
URL:https://www.wmiorthodox.com/event/holy-thursday-matins/
LOCATION:Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church\, 334 LaGrave Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240502T110000
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UID:429-1714640400-1714647600@www.wmiorthodox.com
SUMMARY:Holy Thursday Vesperal Divine Liturgy
DESCRIPTION: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 Divine Liturgy brings us through the Mystical Supper\, the arrest of Jesus\, and the denial of Peter. During this service we repeatedly pray that we will not betray Christ with a kiss like Judas\, but rather imitate the Good Thief.
URL:https://www.wmiorthodox.com/event/holy-thursday-vesperal-divine-liturgy-4/
LOCATION:Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church\, 334 LaGrave Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240502T200000
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SUMMARY:Holy Friday Matins
DESCRIPTION: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 and Crucifixion. Interspersed with hymns that reach a climax with the procession of the Cross\, we venerate the Wood on which the Lord suffered and purchased our salvation.
URL:https://www.wmiorthodox.com/event/holy-friday-matins-4/
LOCATION:Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church\, 334 LaGrave Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240503T103000
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CREATED:20240331T230226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T220202Z
UID:433-1714726800-1714732200@www.wmiorthodox.com
SUMMARY:Holy Friday Great (Royal) Hours
DESCRIPTION: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 day. At the Royal Hours\, we listen to selections from the Passion Gospels\, together with reflective psalmody and hymns.
URL:https://www.wmiorthodox.com/event/holy-friday-great-royal-hours-4/
LOCATION:Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church\, 334 LaGrave Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240503T163000
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SUMMARY:Holy Friday Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Also known as the “Un-nailing Service.” In this most dramatic service\, we commemorate the burial of Christ. The icon of the Lord is removed from the Cross\, wrapped in a shroud\, and symbolically entombed on the altar. The epitaphios or plaschanitsa\, a special icon representing the tomb of Christ\, is carried out and venerated by the faithful.
URL:https://www.wmiorthodox.com/event/holy-friday-vespers-4/
LOCATION:Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church\, 334 LaGrave Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240503T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173116
CREATED:20240331T230425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T220802Z
UID:437-1714762800-1714768200@www.wmiorthodox.com
SUMMARY:Holy Saturday Matins
DESCRIPTION:Also known as the “Lamentations Service\,” we join the Mother of God at the tomb as she weeps for her Son. Christ’s body\, symbolically in the form of the epitaphios or plaschanitsa\, is carried around the church in solemn procession. This is the Lord’s funeral service. Yet even in this dark hour\, we see the first signs of hope as we begin to sing hymns of the Resurrection.
URL:https://www.wmiorthodox.com/event/holy-saturday-matins-4/
LOCATION:Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church\, 334 LaGrave Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240504T110000
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UID:439-1714813200-1714820400@www.wmiorthodox.com
SUMMARY:Holy Saturday Vesperal Divine Liturgy
DESCRIPTION:Also known as the “First Liturgy of Pascha\,” in truth\, this is first service of Pascha. The vesperal hymns are those of Resurrection: Hades weeps with regret\, wondering how he could have taken this Man\, who turned out to be God. The beautiful doxasticon hymn tells us that Christ has spent this Great Sabbath in the tomb\, resting from His work. The Old Testament readings prophecy of the Resurrection\, and reach their pinnacle with the singing of Psalm 81: “Arise\, O God\, and judge the earth!” as the priest scatters flower petals throughout the church. St. Matthew’s account of the Resurrection is proclaimed\, and the Cherubic Hymn is from the Liturgy of St. James: “Let all mortal flesh keep silence.”
URL:https://www.wmiorthodox.com/event/holy-saturday-vesperal-divine-liturgy-4/
LOCATION:Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church\, 334 LaGrave Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240504T223000
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UID:441-1714861800-1714869000@www.wmiorthodox.com
SUMMARY:Pascha
DESCRIPTION:The vigil begins in darkness with the Midnight Office. The Paschal Flame is then carried out\, and the light spreads among the people as we process outside the church. The Resurrection Gospel is proclaimed\, and we re-enter the church and everything is full of light\, like the souls of all the dead entering into heaven with Christ as their champion. We sing the Paschal Canon and celebrate the Eucharist\, full of joy on this day of Resurrection. Christ is risen!
URL:https://www.wmiorthodox.com/event/pascha-4/
LOCATION:Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church\, 334 LaGrave Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173116
CREATED:20240331T230800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T222045Z
UID:443-1714914000-1714917600@www.wmiorthodox.com
SUMMARY:Paschal Agape Vespers
DESCRIPTION:We return to the church at midday on Pascha for this “Love Vespers.” As on every day of Bright Week\, we only sing hymns of the Resurrection. The Gospel is read in as many languages as possible\, as the Good News of the Resurrection goes out to every tribe and nation. We again exchange paschal greetings and share the traditional red eggs.
URL:https://www.wmiorthodox.com/event/paschal-agape-vespers-4/
LOCATION:Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church\, 334 LaGrave Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240506T100000
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UID:445-1714986000-1714989600@www.wmiorthodox.com
SUMMARY:Saint George's Day Matins
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URL:https://www.wmiorthodox.com/event/saint-georges-day-matins/
LOCATION:Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church\, 334 LaGrave Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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UID:447-1714989600-1714995000@www.wmiorthodox.com
SUMMARY:Saint George's Day Divine Liturgy
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URL:https://www.wmiorthodox.com/event/saint-georges-day-divine-liturgy/
LOCATION:Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church\, 334 LaGrave Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Services
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