Holy Week at Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, Parma Ohio: A Time for Prayer

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As we enter the most sacred days of Holy Week, we invite our community to turn our hearts and minds toward Christ's Passion and Resurrection.During Holy Week, our blog will continue with abbreviated, spiritually-focused updates rather than longer articles on administrative matters. This allows us to maintain our connection while honoring the sacred nature of this time.

We encourage everyone to attend the beautiful and profound services of Holy Week in greater numbers:

GREAT TUESDAY, April 15th

6:00 PM - THE MYSTERY OF HOLY UNCTION

GREAT WEDNESDAY, April 16th

5:00 PM - THE MYSTERY OF HOLY UNCTION

GREAT THURSDAY, April 17th

9:00 AM - Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great (starts with Vespers)

7:00 PM - Matins of Holy Friday, with the reading of the 12 Gospels

GREAT FRIDAY, April 18th

9:00 AM - Royal Hours5:00 PM - Vespers with the placing of plashlanitsa (burial shroud)

7:00 PM - Matins of Holy Saturday - Lamentations

GREAT SATURDAY, April 19th

9:00 AM - Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great (starts with Vespers)

11:00 PM - Nocturnal Office - Holy Resurrection

SUNDAY, April 20th - HOLY RESURRECTION

9:00 AM - Divine Liturgy

RESURRECTION MONDAY, April 21st

10:00 AM - Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Church on N. Raccoon Rd. in Youngstown, OH

RESURRECTION TUESDAY, April 22nd

9:00 AM - Divine Liturgy

Let us use this sacred week to pray for peace in our community, strength for our dedicated priests who serve us faithfully, and wisdom for all who lead our Church. In these challenging times, there is no better response than to gather in greater numbers, light candles together, and lift our voices in the ancient prayers of our faith.

We especially encourage parents to bring their children to these services. Our youth are not only the future of our Church but also the most beautiful adornment in our temples. Through their participation, they learn the living traditions that have sustained our faith through generations.

Each day during Holy Week, we will share a brief reflection or prayer that connects our current parish journey with the spiritual wisdom of this sacred season. After Pascha, we will resume our more comprehensive coverage of parish matters.

In Christ's Love,

The Saint Sava Blog Team

"Let God arise, and let His enemies be scattered; and let those who hate Him flee from His face!"