Holy Week and Pascha
Saint John of San Francisco Orthodox Monastery
Bright Week Schedule 2020
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Bright Monday
8:00 AM Paschal Matins, Hours and Liturgy, followed by Trapeza (done at 11:30)
4:00 PM Second meal
6:15 PM Vespers and Compline
Bright Tuesday-Thursday
7:00 AM Paschal matins, hours and Liturgy, followed by Trapeza
3:00 PM Second meal
6:15 PM Vespers and Compline
Bright Friday- Life-giving Spring
7:00 AM Paschal Matins, Hours and Liturgy (then a procession); followed by Trapeza.
4:00 PM Second meal
6:15 PM Vespers and Compline
Bright Saturday
7:00 AM Paschal Matins, Hours and Liturgy, followed by Trapeza
3:00 PM Second meal
6:15 PM Vigil for Thomas Sunday
Thomas Sunday
(Regular Schedule like the rest of the year.)
8:30 AM–11:00 AM 3rd & 6th Hours, Divine Liturgy, and Canon to St. John
11:00 AM–11:45 AM Trapeza (following the service)
1:30 PM–4:00 PM Quiet Hours
4:00 PM–5:00 PM 9th Hour, Great Vespers and Prayer Rope
5:15 PM–5:45 PM Optional snack
6:15 PM–7:00 PM Small Compline with Akathist
