Holy and Glorious Pascha Preparation - Great and Holy Friday
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| Feast | Event Commem- orated | Action of Event | Significance of Event | Celebrate | Apostolos | Gospel | Date | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great and Holy Friday | Jesus Christ's death in human form on Holy Cross | Jesus Christ dies on Holy Cross | Holy God redeems our souls. | We have possibility of "eternal life". | 1 Cor. 1:18-24 | John 5:48-55 | 2 days before Pascha | Great Holy Fri. |
Great and Holy Friday commemorates the death in human form by crucifixion of Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ . Crucifixion means “nailing to the cross”
The death and the resurrection of the human form of Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ opens the possiblity of "eternal life" for us after we fall asleep in the Lord. By His death, Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ redeemed our souls.
Great and Holy Friday is a day of strict fasting.
All services in Great and Holy Week are moved ahead 12 hours.
The reason is probably to make the services more convenient for the people to attend.
| Liturgical Service | of what Liturgical Day | Held on what Calendar Day | Time held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vespers Divine Liturgy of Our Father among the Saints Basil the Great Commemorates The Mystical Supper (Last Supper) - institution of Holy Eucharist | of Great and Holy Friday | on Great and Holy Thursday | morning |
| Matins Service of the Twelve Gospels or Passion Gospels or Crucifixion Service | of Great and Holy Friday | on Great and Holy Thursday | evening |
| Royal Hours (Great Hours) | of Great and Holy Saturday | on Great and Holy Friday | early morning often 9 am |
| Vespers Jesus' descent from the cross | of Great and Holy Saturday | on Great and Holy Friday | late morning |
| Matins Burial of Jesus Junnaaz al-Maseeh Epitaphios Service | of Great and Holy Saturday | on Great and Holy Friday | evening |
Vespers is the Divine Liturgy of Our Father among the Saints Basil the Great - Commemorates The Mystical Supper (Last Supper) and institution of Holy Eucharist of Great and Holy Friday, which is celebrated on Great and Holy Thursday morning
The Church commemorates The Mystical Supper (Last Supper), when Our Lord, God
and Savior Jesus Christ instituted the Holy Mystery of the Holy Eucharist of His Body and Blood. He changed bread and wine into His Body and Blood. Our Lord, God
and Savior Jesus Christ and His disciples shared this consecrated bread and wine.
The Divine Liturgy of Our Father among the Saints Basil the Great is celebrated in conjunction with Vespers, with special prayerful remembrance for the gift of the holy priesthood.
Prior to Our Lord, God
and Savior Jesus Christ instituting the Holy Mystery of the Holy Eucharist of His Body and Blood, He showed His humility and love by washing His apostle's feet.
The Bishop / Sayedna represents Our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ and washes the feet of priests / Abouna. The only clergy who wash feet are the Bishops, who do this action in their cathderal.
Great and Holy Friday Vespers
Three doctrines of our faith were instituted at the The Mystical Supper (Last Supper). They are 1. the Holy Mystery of the Holy Eucharist, 2. The Priesthood, and 3. the new covenant ” love one another as I have loved you”.
Matins is the Service of the Twelve Gospels or Passion Gospels or Crucifixion Service of Our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ of Great and Holy Friday, which is celebrated on Great and Holy Thursday evening
The Church commemorates the passion and death of Our Lord, God
and Savior Jesus Christ. The full Gospel story of Our Lord, God
and Savior Jesus Christ's betrayal, arrest, trial, torture, and death is solemnly read.
Great and Holy Friday Matins
Royal Hours (Great Hours) of Great and Holy Saturday, which is celebrated on Great and Holy Friday often at 9 a.m. or noon
Special prayers are said and special sections of the Old and New Testament are read.
All the Old Testmanet prophesies that foretold the coming, teaching, suffering, and death of Our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ are read.
We stand in front of Our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ crucified.
Great and Holy Saturday Royal Hours
Vespers is the Descent from the cross and burial of Great and Holy Saturday, which is celebrated on Great and Holy Friday morning
Vespers commemorates the taking down of Our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ's body from the Cross and His burial. The Body of Our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ is removed from the Holy Cross and placed in the tomb.
Great and Holy Saturday Vespers
Matins is the Funeral of Jesus Christ, the Lamentations (Junnaaz al-Maseeh) of Great and Holy Saturday, which is celebrated on Great and Holy Friday evening
We have the Funeral Service. We gather around the Tomb (Epitaphion) and we sing Lamentations.
Great and Holy Saturday Matins
Pascha Cycle
Great and Holy Friday is within the Pascha Cycle. Great and Holy Friday is between Great and Holy Thursday and Great and Holy Saturday.
How to determine when Great and Holy Friday occurs
A count back from the date of Pascha is made.
Meditations
The Icon of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, A Meditation by Mary Grace Ritchey, Melkite Greek Catholic Church Eparchy of Newton
Liturgical Service on Web
Jerusalem: Good Friday 2008, Melkite Greek Catholic Church, You Tube
Greek Catholic, Melkite Al-Bushra
- Good Friday from Sahamaar, Israel, April 1999, Number 1 Fr. Nadim Chacour
- Good Friday from Sahamaar, Israel, April 1999, Number 2 Fr. Nadim Chacour
- Holy Week and Easter Number 1
- Holy Week and Easter Number 2
Images
Images of Great and Holy Friday Melkite Greek Catholic Church, Eparchy of Newton, (Our Lady of the Annunciation (Al Bisharah) in Roslindale, Massachusetts, United States)Images of Holy Week Melkite Greek Catholic Church, Eparchy of Newton, (Our Lady of the Annunciation (Al Bisharah) in Roslindale, Massachusetts, United States)
Traditions
Traditions of Great Lent and Holy Week Melkite Greek Catholic Church Eparchy of Newton
Collection for the Melkite Church in the Holy Land
During Great and Holy Friday services, a collection is taken for the Melkite Church in the Holy Land.
| Feast | Event Commem- orated | Action of Event | Significance of Event | Celebrate | Apostolos | Gospel | Date | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annun- ciation of Theotokos Ever Virgin Mary | Jesus Christ's conception in human form Incar- nation. | Future Theotokos' accepting Holy God's will saying yes to Holy God. | Holy God becomes human Incar- nation. | Beginning of process of our redemption. | Heb. 2:11-18 | Lk. 1:24-38 | 25 March | Great Feast Class 2 |
| Nativity According to Flesh of Our Lord, God Savior, Jesus Christ | Jesus Christ's birth in human form. | Jesus Christ being born in human form. | Messiah is born. | Jesus Christ's birthday. | Gal. 4:4-7 | Mt. 2:1-12 | 25 Dec. | Great Feast Class 1 |
| Circum- cision of Our Lord, God Savior, Jesus Christ |
Jesus Christ's Naming and Circum- cision. | Jesus Christ submitted to Mosaic Law. | Jesus Christ is named | Jesus Christ's Naming and Circum- cision. | Col. 2:8-12 | Lk. 2:20-21, 40-52 | 1 Jan. | Feast Class 3 |
| ºHoly Hypapanty of Our Lord, God Savior, Jesus Christ ºPurifi- cation of Theotokos | ºJesus Christ's presen- tation at Temple. ºTheotokos' purification. | Theotokos bringing Jesus Christ to Temple at prescribed time for prescribed rituals. | Messiah's first meeting with His people. | A step in process of our redemption. | Heb. 7:7-17 | Lk. 2:22-40 | 2 Feb. | Great Feast Class 2 |
| Holy Theophany of Our Lord, God Savior, Jesus Christ | Jesus Christ's baptism | Holy Prophet and Glorious Fore- runner John Baptist baptizing Our Lord, God Savior, Jesus Christ in River Jordan. | ºAs an adult, Jesus Christ shows His people that He is Holy God (manifestation Jesus Christ to the world). ºHoly God shows His people that Holy God is a Holy Trinity. | ºJesus Christ is Holy God. ºHoly God is a Holy Trinity | Tim. 2:11-14, 3:4-7 | Mt. 3:13-17 | 6 Jan. | Great Feast Class 1 |
| Transfig- uration of Our Lord, God Savior, Jesus Christ | Jesus Christ's transfig- uration | Jesus Christ showing His disciples "...as much of His glory as they could behold...". | Jesus Christ is both fully Holy God and fully man. | ºReve- lation of glory of Holy God ºConfir- mation of two natures of Jesus Christ both fully Holy God and fully human. | 2 Pet. 1:10-19 | Mt. 17:1-9 | 6 Aug. | Great Feast Class 1 |
| Triumphal Entry of Our Lord, God Savior, Jesus Christ into Jerusalem Holy and Glorious Palm Sun. Shaneeneh | Jesus Christ's triumphal entrance into Jerusalem. | Children throwing garments into Jesus Christ's path, pulling down branches from olive and palm trees, putting them in the road, and waving them in air, shouting "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!" | Jesus Christ's people hailing Him as Messiah. | Jesus Christ is Messiah. | Phil. 4:4-9 | John 12:1-18 | 7 days before Pascha | Great Feast Class 1 |
| Great and Holy Friday | Jesus Christ's death in human form on Holy Cross | Jesus Christ dies on Holy Cross | Holy God redeems our souls. | We have possi- bility of "eternal life". | 1 Cor. 1:18-24 | John 5:48-55 | 2 days before Pascha | Great Holy Fri. |
| Holy and Glorious Pascha | Jesus Christ's resurrection in human form | Jesus Christ rising from dead and giving "eternal life" to good. | ºJesus Christ is Holy God. ºOpening possi- bility of "eternal life" | ºJesus Christ's victory over death. ºWe have possi- bility of "eternal life". | Acts 1:1-9 | John 1:1-17 | 1st Sun. after 1st full moon after 03/20 Ear- liest is 03/22 latest is 04/25. | Feasts of Feasts |
| Ascension into Heaven of Our Lord, God Savior, Jesus Christ | Jesus Christ's ascension in human form into heaven. | Jesus Christ going to heaven. | Jesus Christ is Holy God. | Jesus Christ's victory over death. | Acts 1:1-12 | Lk. 24:36-53 | 40th day of Pascha | Great Feast Class 1 |
| Exaltation of Precious and Lifegiving Holy Cross | Jesus Christ's Holy Cross is found. | ºSt Helena finding Holy Cross ºRecovering Holy Cross from Persians, returning It to Jerusalem, and raising It up (exalting). | Holy Cross is a sign of glory and victory. | Jesus Christ's victory over death. | 1 Cor. 1:18-24 | John 19:6-11, 13-20, 25-28a, 30-35a | 14 Sept. | Great Feast Class 1 |
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