West Michigan Orthodox ChurchesThese 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.)
Also known as the "First Liturgy of Pascha," in truth, this is first service of Pascha. The vesperal hymns are those of Resurrection: Hades weeps with regret, wondering how he could have taken this Man, who turned out to be God. The beautiful doxasticon hymn tells us that Christ has spent this Great Sabbath in […]
The vigil begins in darkness with the Midnight Office. The Paschal Flame is then carried out, and the light spreads among the people as we process outside the church. The Resurrection Gospel is proclaimed, and we re-enter the church and everything is full of light, like the souls of all the dead entering into heaven […]
We return to the church at midday on Pascha for this “Love Vespers.” As on every day of Bright Week, we only sing hymns of the Resurrection. The Gospel is read in as many languages as possible, as the Good News of the Resurrection goes out to every tribe and nation. We again exchange paschal […]
Ages 4 years - 12th Grade. Click here to register. Sunday, June 9, 1-3 PM: Kickoff at Mulick Park Monday, June 10, 6-8 PM: VCS at Holy Trinity Tuesday, June 11, 6-8 PM: VCS at Holy Trinity Wednesday, June 12, 5-7 PM: Ascension Services at Holy Trinity Thursday, June 13, 6-8 PM: VCS at Holy […]
Metropolitan Nicholas will preside over the Pan-Orthodox Vespers service on the eve of Pentecost, the patronal Feast Day of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. A dessert reception will follow at 6:00 pm.
This calendar may not reflect last-minute schedule changes. Please see the website of the host parish for the most up-to-date information.