Royal Hours
May
3

Royal Hours

The “Hours” are brief services that commemerate times of the day when important events took place in the history of our salvation. They include the first (6AM), third (9AM), sixth (noon) and ninth (3PM) hours. Christ was led into the Praetorium to be judged during the first hour. Christ’s judgement and sufferings are remembered in the third along with the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. During the sixth hour we remember Christ’s crucifixion. Finally, Christ’s life-giving death on the Cross is commemorated at the ninth hour. In modern practice the hours are combined, forming one longer service.

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May
27

Memorials at graves

Memorial Day Schedule May 27th, 2024

On Memorial Day it is customary to gather at cemeteries to pray for all of our departed loved ones. 

This year father will be offering a common Trisagion at 

- Ridge Hill Memorial Park at 9:00 am.

- Elmwood Cemetery at 10:00 am.

- North Murray Ridge Cemetery 11:00 am.

- Brookdale Cemetery at 12:00 pm.

 If you would like the names of your loved ones included please meet him at the entrance to the cemetery with a list of names just prior to 9:00.

Additionally, if you would like personal prayer service that day please reach out to Fr Christopher via email (fr.christopherzaferes@gmail.com) or phone (614-365-1578) before the 23rd. 

Also note, he is happy to meet you at another cemetery if a family requests!

May they be eternally remembered by God.

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