Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Madison

Holy Week Schedule 2026

2026 Easter Schedule for the Orthodox

Great Lent: February 23
Holy Pascha (Easter): April 12
Holy Pentecost: May 31

Holy Saturday
April 11, 2026

Great and Holy Saturday marks Christ’s burial and His descent into Hades—a day suspended between death and resurrection. Though mournful, the services of Holy Saturday guide us towards watchful expectation.

“Pilate said to them, ‘You have a guard of soldiers; go, make it as secure as you can.’ So they went and made the sepulcher secure by sealing the stone and setting a guard.”
(Matthew 27:65-66)

Holy Friday Service
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
April 10, 2026

Today He who hung the earth upon the waters is hung upon the Cross. He who is King of the angels is arrayed in a crown of thorns. He who wraps the heavens in clouds is wrapped in the purple of mockery. He who in Jordan set Adam free receives blows upon His face. The Bridegroom of the Church is transfixed with nails. The Son of the Virgin is pierced with a spear. We venerate Thy Passion, O Christ. Show us also Thy glorious Resurrection.

(15th Antiphon of the Matins of Holy Friday)

The mission of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is to proclaim the Gospel of Christ, to teach and spread the Orthodox Christian Faith, to energize, cultivate, and guide the life of the Church in the United States of America according to the Orthodox Christian Faith and Tradition.

The Greek Orthodox Church in America sanctifies the faithful through divine worship, especially the Holy Eucharist and other Sacraments, building the spiritual and ethical life of the faithful in accordance with the Holy Scriptures, Sacred Tradition, the doctrines and canons of the Ecumenical and local Councils, the canons of the Holy Apostles and the Fathers of the Church and of all other Councils recognized by the Orthodox Church.

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago is the diocese of and for the Greek Orthodox faithful in the Midwest.
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago supports and represents over 60 parishes through the midwest.
Together, we comprise a Christ-centered community that loves, guides, engages, and serves all people, both Orthodox and non- Orthodox alike.
We welcome you to join us in prayer.

The Orthodox Christian Faith proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the teachings of the Apostles, and the tradition and life of the living Church worldwide through worship, communion, witness, and service.

Our roots of worship come from the ancient catacombs of the first Christians.
The Divine Liturgy has not changed since this time.

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