Holy Week
On Holy Thursday, we remember this event during the Mystical Supper.
The Eucharist
On the five Sundays of Lent, this liturgy replaces the usual Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.
Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great
What do the 40 days of Lent symbolize?
40 days Jesus fasted in the desert
Name of the disciple who didn't believe Jesus truly resurrected.
(Doubting) Thomas
These are dyed red to symbolize the blood of Christ.
Eggs
This event is commemorated on Holy Saturday morning.
Christ's descent into Hades
This service is held on the evening of the Sunday of Forgiveness, where parishioners ask each other for forgiveness.
Forgiveness Vespers
Which is the first Sunday of Lent, Forgiveness Sunday or Sunday of Orthodoxy?
Sunday of Orthodoxy
In the Gospel accounts, these women were the first to discover the empty tomb.
The Myrrh-bearing Women
Which calendar do we follow during the Paschal season?
The Old (Julian) Calendar
On Holy Friday evening, we chant this service in front of the tomb of Christ.
Lamentations service
What are the church services on Saturdays dedicated to the departed and the Saints?
Saturday of the Souls
Why does Kyrie Sarakosti not have ears or a mouth?
So she can hear no evil, nor speak any evil. Also no mouth because she is fasting.
Fasting is a way of emptying ourselves from the cares and concerns of this world—A means of preparation and conditioning, which will enable us serve God and grow closer to Him.
Jesus told this parable about a father welcoming back his lost son, symbolizing resurrection and forgiveness.
Parable of the Prodigal Son
Why do we make so much noise Holy Saturday morning?
To symbolize Christ's triumph over death
On Holy Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, we celebrate these services named after the parable of the ten virgins.
The Bridegroom Services
Church service held on Friday evening dedicated to the Mother of God.
Salutations/Akathist hymn
This event takes place 40 days after Pascha.
The Ascension
Jesus raised this man from the dead four days after his burial.
Lazarus
During Pascha, this phrase replaces nearly all other greetings.
Christ is Risen!
This Old Testament figure is read about during Holy Saturday's Vesperal Liturgy as a type of Christ.
Jonah
“as Jonah went from the [wooden] ship into the belly of the whale, so Christ went from the cross into the tomb, or into the abyss of death. As Jonah was sacrificed for those endangered by the storm, so Christ was offered for those who are drowning in the storm of this world”
What is the pre-sanctified liturgy?
It is liturgy where the Eucharist was consecrated on the Sunday before. Divine Liturgy is not celebrated in the Orthodox Church on lenten weekdays. In order for the faithful to sustain their lenten effort by participation in Holy Communion, the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts is served.
This event takes place 50 days after Pascha.
Pentecost
This apostle witnessed the Transfiguration and later wrote about the hope of resurrection in his epistles.
Peter
in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke
This animal, often served during Pascha meals, symbolizes sacrifice and new life.
The lamb