Table of Contents The rite of Good Friday.IntroductionIn the beginning, God created Man o­n the sixth day of creation. It was also o­n the sixth day that Adam and Eve...

Table of Contents The rite of Maundy (Covenant) Thursday.IntroductionMaundy Thursday is o­ne of the holiest days of the Paschal week. This is the day o­n which Christ celebrated the Passover...

Table of Contents The rite of Passion Week.IntroductionPassion Week, also known as the Holy Pascha, is considered to be the most important week in the life of the Church. During this...

Table of Contents Rite of the Feast of Palm Sunday, including the rite of the Prayer of the General Funeral.IntroductionPalm Sunday is o­ne of the Major Feasts of our Lord,...

Table of Contents The rite of Lazarus Saturday.IntroductionLazarus Saturday is held on the Saturday following the Great Lent. It is commonly referred to as “Palm Saturday” since it precedes the...

Table of Contents The rite of the Feast of the Annunciation (29 Paremhotep). Introduction The Feast of the Annunciation is celebrated on the 29th of Paremhotep, commemorating the divine announcement...

Table of Contents The rite of the Great Lent. Introduction The Great Lent is considered to be the most blessed and profound spiritual period in the Coptic Calendar. It is...

Table of Contents The rite of the Feast of our Lord’s Entry into the Temple (8 Meshir). Introduction The Feast of our Lord’s Entry into the Temple is celebrated on...

Table of Contents The rite of the Fast and Feast of Nineveh. Introduction Throughout the Fast of Nineveh, the Church fasts for three days, a period in which we reflect...

Table of Contents The rite of the Feast of Cana of Galilee (13 Tobe). Introduction The feast of the Wedding of Cana of Galilee is celebrated on the 13th day...