Holy Week in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin
The Mother See has received numerous inquiries from pilgrims throughout the world who plan to travel to Armenia and Holy Etchmiadzin to participate in the services leading up to the Glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. In response to these requests, the Mother See is pleased to announce this year’s schedule of Holy Week and Easter Services. All services will be held in the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
PALM SUNDAY
Blessing of the Children - 10:00 AM
Divine Liturgy - 11:00 PM
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
COMMEMORATION OF THE TEN VIRGINS
Evening Services - 5:30 PM
Thursday, March 20, 2008
HOLY THURSDAY
Divine Liturgy - 10:30 AM
Washing of the Feet Service - 4:00 PM
Offered by His Holiness Karekin II Catholicos of All Armenians
Betrayal Service - 7:00 PM
Friday, March 21, 2008
HOLY FRIDAY
Crucifixion Service - 12:00 Noon
Burial Service - 5:00 PM
Saturday, March 22, 2008
EASTER EVE
Evening Services - 5:30 PM
"Jrakaluyts" (Lucernarium) Divine Liturgy - 6:00 PM
Sunday, March 23, 2008
FEAST OF THE GLORIOUS RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
Morning Services - 7:30 AM
Pontifical Divine Liturgy - 10:30 AM
Celebrant - His Holiness Karekin II Catholicos of All Armenians
Monday, March 24, 2008
MEMORIAL DAY
Divine Liturgy - 10:30 AM
Repose of Souls Service - 12:30 PM
