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For many Christians Palm Sunday was last weekend. But for the Orthodox Church community, this Sunday will mark the beginning of Holy Week.

The Orthodox Church calendar begins on Sept. 1 and ends on Aug. 31.  Easter is determined on the vernal equinox and the phase of the moon. It will be celebrated this year on April 15.

Below are the  Holy Week listings for Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

Palm Sunday 9 .m., April 8 Orthros, 10 a.m Divine Liturgy. Palm Sunday Luncheon following Liturgy. Suggested donation $10.

The Bridegroom Service, 7 p.m., on the evenings of April 8, 9, 10 — reflection on Christ's second coming

At Holy Unction, 7 p.m., April 11— the Orthodox faithful are anointed with sacramental oil for the healing of our souls and bodies, as the completion of our Lenten process of repentance and preparation. 
 
The Service of the Passion, 7 p.m., April 12 —  includes 12 readings from the Gospels which describe our Lord's last words to his disciples, his betrayal, arrest, trial, and crucifixion. This is followed by a procession with an icon of the crucified Christ. 

The Royal Hours, 9:30 a.m., April 13 — recounts the story of the crucifixion together with Old Testament prophecies, psalms and hymns. At 3:30 p.m., The Vespers of the Unnailing  re-enacts the taking down of Christ's body from the Cross. 

The Lamentations, 7 p.m., April 13 — expresses grief at Christ's death, awe at his condescension, and hope in his resurrection. Commemorated by his descent into hell by carrying his tomb in procession. 

Resurrection Service, 12 a.m., April 14 —  sing, “Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death and upon those in the tombs bestowing life.” Preceded with 11 p.m. vigil, and 11:45 p.m. Resurrection service.

The Agape Vespers (the Vespers of Love on Easter morning), 11 a.m., April 15 

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Tracy Simmons
Tracy Simmons
Tracy Simmons is an award-winning journalist specializing in religion reporting and digital entrepreneurship. In her approximate 20 years on the religion beat, Simmons has tucked a notepad in her pocket and found some of her favorite stories aboard cargo ships in New Jersey, on a police chase in Albuquerque, in dusty Texas church bell towers, on the streets of New York and in tent cities in Haiti. Simmons has worked as a multimedia journalist for newspapers across New Mexico, Texas, Connecticut and Washington. She is the executive director of FāVS.News, a digital journalism start-up covering religion news and commentary in Spokane, Washington. She also writes for The Spokesman-Review and national publications. She is a Scholarly Assistant Professor of Journalism at Washington State University.

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