Solemn Blessing of Palms & Pussy Willows and Palm Sunday Procession
On Holy Wednesday, the Sacrament of Holy Unction is celebrated.
The Reading of the 12 Passion Gospels
On Holy & Great Friday, a solemn procession is held with the "plascanica" (winding sheet), which is a cloth embroidered with the image of Christ prepared for burial. It represents the body of Jesus wrapped in a burial shroud.
The priest carries the plascanica, as the faithful follow, three times around the church. It is then placed in the center of the church on what represents the tomb of Christ.
On Holy & Great Friday, we glorify Christ's passion, death and resurrection. We see a comparison betwen the love of God and the cruelty of man. On this night, we lament our own sinfulness.
Priest & faithful process three times around the outside of the church, symbolic of the Myrrh-Bearing Women going to the Tomb of Christ. At the entrance of the church, the priest proclaims CHRIST IS RISEN!
Priest & faithful process three times around the outside of the church, symbolic of the Myrrh-Bearing Women going to the Tomb of Christ. At the entrance of the church, the priest proclaims CHRIST IS RISEN!
The inside of the church is filled with light and on the tomb is now the Icon of the Resurrection.
The inside of the church is filled with light and on the tomb is now the Icon of the Resurrection.
The winding sheet (plascanica) remains on the Holy Altar for 40 days until the Feast of the Ascension.
The winding sheet (plascanica) remains on the Holy Altar for 40 days until the Feast of the Ascension.
Resurrection Divine Liturgy
Incensing of the church
Incensing of the church
Let us be attentive!
Let us be attentive!
May the Blessing of the Lord be upon you
May the Blessing of the Lord be upon you
The members of St. Michael's Choir raise their voices unto the Lord!
The members of St. Michael's Choir raise their voices unto the Lord!
Faithful receive the Body & Blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
Faithful receive the Body & Blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
