These are upcoming Pan-Orthodox services and special parish events which all are invited to attend. Click an event for the location and more information. (For regular service schedules, please see the websites of individual churches.)

Holy Friday Matins

Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church 334 LaGrave Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Known as the "12 Gospels Service" or the "Passion Service." In what is perhaps the most intense service of Holy Week, we read the twelve Gospel accounts of Christ’s Passion and Crucifixion. Interspersed with hymns that reach a climax with the procession of the Cross, we venerate the Wood on which the Lord suffered and […]

Holy Friday Matins

Saint Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church 2250 E Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Known as the "12 Gospels Service" or the "Passion Service." In what is perhaps the most intense service of Holy Week, we read the twelve Gospel accounts of Christ’s Passion and Crucifixion. Interspersed with hymns that reach a climax with the procession of the Cross, we venerate the Wood on which the Lord suffered and […]

Holy Friday Matins

Saint Willibrord Antiochian Orthodox Church 512 S Waverly Rd, Ste 260, Holland, MI, United States

Known as the “12 Gospels Service” or the “Passion Service.” In what is perhaps the most intense service of Holy Week, we read the twelve Gospel accounts of Christ’s Passion and Crucifixion. Interspersed with hymns that reach a climax with the procession of the Cross, we venerate the Wood on which the Lord suffered and […]

Holy Friday Matins

Holy Cross Antiochian Orthodox Church 2828 Richmond St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Known as the "12 Gospels Service" or the "Passion Service." In what is perhaps the most intense service of Holy Week, we read the twelve Gospel accounts of Christ’s Passion and Crucifixion. Interspersed with hymns that reach a climax with the procession of the Cross, we venerate the Wood on which the Lord suffered and […]

Holy Friday Matins

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 330 Lakeside Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Known as the "12 Gospels Service" or the "Passion Service." In what is perhaps the most intense service of Holy Week, we read the twelve Gospel accounts of Christ’s Passion and Crucifixion. Interspersed with hymns that reach a climax with the procession of the Cross, we venerate the Wood on which the Lord suffered and […]

Holy Friday Matins

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 183 E Pontaluna Rd, Muskegon, MI, United States

Known as the "12 Gospels Service" or the "Passion Service." In what is perhaps the most intense service of Holy Week, we read the twelve Gospel accounts of Christ’s Passion and Crucifixion. Interspersed with hymns that reach a climax with the procession of the Cross, we venerate the Wood on which the Lord suffered and […]

Holy Friday Matins

Saint Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church 126 Reese St, Lake Odessa, MI, United States

Known as the "12 Gospels Service" or the "Passion Service." In what is perhaps the most intense service of Holy Week, we read the twelve Gospel accounts of Christ’s Passion and Crucifixion. Interspersed with hymns that reach a climax with the procession of the Cross, we venerate the Wood on which the Lord suffered and […]

Holy Friday Great (Royal) Hours

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 183 E Pontaluna Rd, Muskegon, MI, United States

The Eucharist is not celebrated on Holy Friday, as Christ said: "When the Bridegroom has gone, then they will fast." It is traditional to eat and drink nothing on this day. At the Royal Hours, we listen to selections from the Passion Gospels, together with reflective psalmody and hymns.

Holy Friday Great (Royal) Hours

Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church 334 LaGrave Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

The Eucharist is not celebrated on Holy Friday, as Christ said: "When the Bridegroom has gone, then they will fast." It is traditional to eat and drink nothing on this day. At the Royal Hours, we listen to selections from the Passion Gospels, together with reflective psalmody and hymns.

Holy Friday Great (Royal) Hours

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 330 Lakeside Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

The Eucharist is not celebrated on Holy Friday, as Christ said: "When the Bridegroom has gone, then they will fast." It is traditional to eat and drink nothing on this day. At the Royal Hours, we listen to selections from the Passion Gospels, together with reflective psalmody and hymns.

Holy Friday Great (Royal) Hours

Saint Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church 126 Reese St, Lake Odessa, MI, United States

The Eucharist is not celebrated on Holy Friday, as Christ said: "When the Bridegroom has gone, then they will fast." It is traditional to eat and drink nothing on this day. At the Royal Hours, we listen to selections from the Passion Gospels, together with reflective psalmody and hymns.

Holy Friday 1st Great (Royal) Hour

Saint Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church 2250 E Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

The Eucharist is not celebrated on Holy Friday, as Christ said: "When the Bridegroom has gone, then they will fast." It is traditional to eat and drink nothing on this day. At the Royal Hours, we listen to selections from the Passion Gospels, together with reflective psalmody and hymns.

This calendar may not reflect last-minute schedule changes. Please see the website of the host parish for the most up-to-date information.