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.)

Presanctified Divine Liturgy

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

The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts is a service for the distribution of Holy Communion on the weekdays of Lent. Because Lent is a season of fasting and repentance, and the regular Divine Liturgy has a joyful character not in keeping with these seasonal themes, the more somber Presanctified Liturgy is offered on weekday evenings, […]

Presanctified Divine Liturgy

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

The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts is a service for the distribution of Holy Communion on the weekdays of Lent. Because Lent is a season of fasting and repentance, and the regular Divine Liturgy has a joyful character not in keeping with these seasonal themes, the more somber Presanctified Liturgy is offered on weekday evenings, […]

Presanctified Divine Liturgy

Saint John Chrysostom Russian Orthodox Church 40 National Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts is a service for the distribution of Holy Communion on the weekdays of Lent. Because Lent is a season of fasting and repentance, and the regular Divine Liturgy has a joyful character not in keeping with these seasonal themes, the more somber Presanctified Liturgy is offered on weekday evenings, […]

Great Compline

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

Great Compline is the penitential night office of the Orthodox Church. Filled with Psalms and beautiful hymns, it is a beloved service of the Lenten season.

Presanctified Divine Liturgy

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

The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts is a service for the distribution of Holy Communion on the weekdays of Lent. Because Lent is a season of fasting and repentance, and the regular Divine Liturgy has a joyful character not in keeping with these seasonal themes, the more somber Presanctified Liturgy is offered on weekday evenings, […]

Akathist (Salutations) 3rd Quarter

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

The Akathist Hymn is a poetic masterpiece written by Saint Romanos the Melodist in the 6th century. In the Byzantine Orthodox tradition (Greek, Antiochian, Romanian), on the first four Friday evenings of Lent a portion of the Akathist is read along with the service of Small Compline. The service is also known as the "Salutations", […]

Presanctified Divine Liturgy

Saint John Chrysostom Russian Orthodox Church 40 National Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts is a service for the distribution of Holy Communion on the weekdays of Lent. Because Lent is a season of fasting and repentance, and the regular Divine Liturgy has a joyful character not in keeping with these seasonal themes, the more somber Presanctified Liturgy is offered on weekday evenings, […]

Akathist (Salutations) 3rd Quarter

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

The Akathist Hymn is a poetic masterpiece written by Saint Romanos the Melodist in the 6th century. In the Byzantine Orthodox tradition (Greek, Antiochian, Romanian), on the first four Friday evenings of Lent a portion of the Akathist is read along with the service of Small Compline. The service is also known as the "Salutations", […]

Women’s Retreat

Holy Dormition Orthodox Monastery 3389 Rives Eaton Rd, Rives Junction, MI, United States

The annual women's lenten retreat will be held on the third Saturday of Great Lent, April 6th. The theme will be "Reflections on Mother Siluana Vlad's Lord, Where is the Wound?" It is not necessary to read the book in advance, but for those interested it is available at https://sebastianpress.org/god-where-is-the-wound/ as well as on Kindle. […]

Memorial Divine Liturgy

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

On the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturdays of Lent we commemorate all those who have departed this life in the faith of Christ. We especially remember our relatives and loved ones, and we offer a memorial for their peaceful rest.

Memorial Divine Liturgy

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

On the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturdays of Lent we commemorate all those who have departed this life in the faith of Christ. We especially remember our relatives and loved ones, and we offer a memorial for their peaceful rest.

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