During Lent, the festal nature of the Eucharist is reserved for Saturdays and Sundays (except on the Feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos). On day of total fasting, Wednesdays and Fridays, the people receive the Holy Gifts that were presanctified the previous Sunday.

Lazarus Saturday commemorates the miracle of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, celebrated the Saturday before Palm Sunday, marking the end of Lent and the beginning of Holy Week. 8:30am Orthros 9:30am Liturgy

Join us for Palm Sunday! Celebrate Christ’s triumphal entry with prayer, palms, and joyful worship. All are welcome to gather, reflect, and begin Holy Week together.

The “Service of the Bridegroom" (Akolouthia tou Nimfiou) is a special service held on Palm Sunday evening, Holy Monday, and Holy Tuesday, evenings during Holy Week, focusing on themes of repentance, watchfulness, and preparation for Christ's return.

The “Service of the Bridegroom" (Akolouthia tou Nimfiou) is a special service held on Palm Sunday evening, Holy Monday, and Holy Tuesday, evenings during Holy Week, focusing on themes of repentance, watchfulness, and preparation for Christ's return.

Join us each week for a time of stillness with God. Silent prayer is rooted in the ancienty Hesychast practice of the Orthodox Church. In the quiet we set aside words and distractions, opening our hearts to the stillness where God speaks. All are welcome!

The “Service of the Bridegroom" (Akolouthia tou Nimfiou) is a special service held on Palm Sunday evening, Holy Monday, and Holy Tuesday, evenings during Holy Week, focusing on themes of repentance, watchfulness, and preparation for Christ's return.

During Lent, the festal nature of the Eucharist is reserved for Saturdays and Sundays (except on the Feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos). On day of total fasting, Wednesdays and Fridays, the people receive the Holy Gifts that were presanctified the previous Sunday.

The Sacrament of Holy Unction is offered for the healing of soul and body and for the forgiveness of sins. At the conclusion of the service of the Sacrament, the body is anointed with oil, and the grace of God, which heals infirmities of soul and body, is called down upon each person.

The Vesperal Divine Liturgy on Holy Thursday morning is a solemn and sacred service commemorating the institution of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper. This liturgy marks the beginning of the most solemn days of Holy Week.

This deeply solemn and moving service is a dramatic remembrance of Christ’s Passion, featuring twelve Gospel readings that recount His betrayal, trial, crucifixion, and burial. The priests will do a procession with the cross around the church. It is truly a powerful service. I’m

On Holy Friday morning, the services of the Royal Hours are observed. These services are primarily readings of prayers, hymns, and passages from the Old Testament, Epistles, and Gospels.

During this service, the removal of the Body of Christ from the Cross is commemorated with a sense of mourning. Once more, excerpts from the Old Testament are read together with hymns, and again the entire story is related, followed by the removal of the icon of Christ from the Cross.

The Lamentations Service in the Greek Orthodox tradition, also known as the Epitaphios Service, is a solemn service commemorating the burial of Christ.

Join us for Holy Saturday Morning – The First Resurrection! Experience one of the most dramatic moments of Holy Week as the church fills with the sound of bells ringing and bay leaves scattered, symbolizing Christ’s victory over death. A powerful and joyful preview of Pascha—don’t miss it!

Come Celebrate the Pre-Resurrection Service of Holy Saturday Evening! As we gather in darkness, waiting in faith, the church is filled with anticipation. At the appointed time, the light of Christ shines forth and the cry rings out: “Christ is Risen!” Experience the joy!

We invite you to join us each Sunday for our regular worship services where ancient faith and living tradition come together in prayer, Scripture, and sacrament. If you are new to our community please stop by the welcome cart of chat with a Parish Council member by the candle stand.

The Gospel will be read in multiple languages and red eggs will be distributed. Join us at San Dieguito Park for our annual Agape Service followed by our Easter Picnic. Please note there will be no service at the church.

We invite you to join us each Sunday for our regular worship services where ancient faith and living tradition come together in prayer, Scripture, and sacrament. If you are new to our community please stop by the welcome cart of chat with a Parish Council member by the candle stand.

Find comfort and support in a caring community. Our group meets to share, listen, and offer encouragement to those grieving a loss. All are welcome. Meet in the conference room at church after services.