Holy Week in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

[Taslakhchian Andranik]

PRESS RELEASE
Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Information Services
Address:  Vagharshapat, Republic of Armenia
Contact:  Rev. Fr. Ktrij Devejian
Tel:  +374-10-517163
Fax:  +374-10-517301
E-Mail:  [email protected]
Website:  www.armenianchurch.org
April 2, 2007

Holy Week in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

Every year the Mother See receives numerous inquiries from pilgrims
throughout the world who plan to travel to Armenia and Holy Etchmiadzin to
participate in the services leading up to the Glorious Resurrection of our
Lord Jesus Christ.  In response to the growing number of requests, the
Mother See is pleased to announce this year's schedule of Holy Week and
Easter Services.  All services will be held in the Mother Cathedral of Holy
Etchmiadzin.

Tuesday, April 3, 2007
COMMEMORATION OF THE TEN VIRGINS
Evening Services - 5:30 PM

Thursday, April 5, 2007
HOLY THURSDAY
Divine Liturgy - 10:30 AM
Washing of the Feet Service - 4:00 PM
Offered by His Holiness Karekin II Catholicos of All Armenians
Betrayal Service - 7:00 PM

Friday, April 6, 2007
HOLY FRIDAY
Crucifixion Service - 12:00 Noon
Burial Service - 5:30 PM

Saturday, April 7, 2007
EASTER EVE
Evening Services - 5:30 PM
`Jrakaluyts' (Lucernarium) Divine Liturgy - 7:00 PM

Sunday, April 8, 2007
FEAST OF THE GLORIOUS RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
Morning Services - 7:30 AM
Pontifical Divine Liturgy - 10:30 AM
Celebrant - His Holiness Karekin II Catholicos of All Armenians

Monday, April 9, 2007
MEMORIAL DAY
Divine Liturgy - 11:00 AM
Repose of Souls Service - 1:00 PM