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19 – Thomas Sunday

Table of Contents The rite of the Feast of Thomas Sunday.IntroductionThomas Sunday takes place on the eighth day of the Feast of the Resurrection, and it is one of the...

18 – Feast of the Resurrection

Table of Contents The rite of the Feast of the Resurrection.IntroductionThe Lord of glory rose from the dead by Himself on Sunday of the Resurrection, after He died on Friday,...

17 – Saturday of Light

Table of Contents The rite of Saturday of Light (Joyous Saturday).IntroductionJoyous Saturday is the night between Good Friday and the Sunday of Resurrection. It is the night of transition that...

16 – Good Friday

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...

15 – Maundy Thursday

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...

14 – Passion Week

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...

13 – Feast of Palm Sunday

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,...

12 – Lazarus Saturday

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...

11 – Feast of the Annunciation

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...

10 – The Great Lent

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...