"The Cross, the Tomb, the Resurrection on the Third Day"


Great Week and Pascha 2004

Great Friday

  • The Cross with the Crucified at Matins on Great Thursday evening.

    Great Saturday "The Most-Blessed Sabbath"

  • The Grave of Our Lord.
  • A closer view of the Grave.

    Pascha "The Passover of the Lord"
    Joint Paschal Vespers
    With Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church

  • The church on Pascha afternoon.
  • Another view of the church.
  • The icon of the Resurrection decorated with flowers.
  • Another view of the icon.
  • Candles lit by the faithful from the Paschal light.
  • Father Nicholas and Father Theodore.
  • The priests reading the Gospel.
  • The Gospel from John was read in many languages.
  • Faithful gathered in the joy of the Resurrection.
  • Another view of those participating.
  • Following Vespers, an Egg Hunt was held.
  • Candy!
  • Some last minute food blessings.
  • Father Nicholas sprinking the breads...
  • ...and those attending.
  • A decorated icon of Saint Herman from the iconostas.
  • A closer view of Saint Herman.
  • Saints Innocent, Juvenaly and Peter the Aleut.
  • Father Nicholas and Reader David walking back to the church.
  • The outside of our church, decorated with flowers for the feast.

    Christ is risen! Indeed, He is risen!

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