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Kontakion of the Cross, Tone 4 O Christ our God, you willingly accepted to be lifted on the Cross, Giving your mercies to the new nation named after you; Giving joy to Orthodox faithful. And with your power you gave them victory over enemies. ~ May they have as an ally your Cross the invincible trophy, the weapon of peace. |
For March 2020 (civil calendar)
updated 26 March
COVID-19 UPDATE: Orthodox Christians cannot be prevented from prayer, wherever they may be, and whatever circumstances they find themselves in. This has always been so. When travelling, at home ill, or prevented by law, there are times when Christians cannot meet. The Mission family at Holy Cross are encouraged to continue the services at home, and in their normal family setting. The Services themselves routinely provide for this.
The Mission continues to send out the weekly propers (variables) by email. Should you require a copy of any of the Services, canons, or readings, please contact Holy Cross Administrator – see the Contact page.
We retain the list of services below, as a guide.
Saturday 29 February
4.30pm Commemoration for the Departed, Great Vespers, Compline
Sunday 1 March
9:00am Midnight Office, 6th Hour, Typica, Sunday Vespers (with rite of mutual forgiveness)
~followed by light refreshments in the trapeza
Saturday 7 March
4.30pm Commemoration for the Departed, Great Vespers, Compline
Sunday 8 March
9:00am Midnight Office, 6th Hour, Typica
~followed by light refreshments in the trapeza
Saturday 14 March
4.30pm Commemoration for the Departed, Great Vespers, Compline
Sunday 15 March
9:00am Midnight Office, 6th Hour, Typica
~followed by light refreshments in the trapeza
Saturday 21 March
4.30pm Commemoration for the Departed, Great Vespers, Compline
Sunday 22 March – Elevation of the Holy Cross
8:30am Midnight Office (incl Festal canon), 6th Hour, Divine Liturgy with Fr Theophilus
~followed by Patronal Feast celebration in the trapeza
Saturday 28 March – – from your home
4.30pm Commemoration for the Departed, Great Vespers, Compline
Sunday 29 March – from your home
9:00am Midnight Office, 6th Hour, Typica
All services are held at our temporary home
Croxton Hall
Corner St. Georges Road & Shaftesbury Parade
Thornbury
Croxton Hall faces onto Shaftesbury Parade, to the rear of the Uniting Church building at 326 St Georges Road. Melway 30E5.
Tram Route 11, Stop 32 (Normanby Avenue) is adjacent. Walk 80m toward the city along St Georges Road, inbound side, and left at Shaftesbury Parade. You’ve arrived.