Consecration of the Holy Gifts during Liturgy |
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Children's procession at conclusion of Liturgy |
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Some of the children carry icons & ring bells |
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Preparations for the Annual Fish Dinner |
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Cantors lead responses at Great Vespers |
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PALM SUNDAY
Duminica Floriilor
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Blessing of palms & willows during Matins |
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Part of the crowd at the Annual Fish Dinner |
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It was a bright and beautiful day |
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Jr AROY's annual Lenten "Footrpints"
project ends |
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HOLY WEDNESDAY
Sfantul Maslu
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Faithful come forward & kneel under the Gospel |
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"Maslu" is a service of healing for the
sick |
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Candles in flour with oil represent 7 Gospels |
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HOLY THURSDAY
a Celor 12 Evanghelii
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The cross is placed in the center of the church |
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Faithful kneel at the start of the service |
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Venerating the cross of the crucified Christ |
GOOD FRIDAY
Prohodul Domnului |
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The choir prepares to lead the responses |
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The Tomb of Christ adorned with flowers |
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Clergy lead the faithful in singing
"lamentations" |
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Pious & faithful parishioners hold candles |
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The Archbishop prepares to pass under the Shroud |
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Council members hold the "epitaf" |
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The procession circles the church 3 times |
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Fr Laurence holds the Gospel in the procession |
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Faithful process by the entrance of the Cathedral |
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People return into the church under the shroud |
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The cross, now stands silent after Christ's burial |
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AROY members kept vigil throughout the night
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HOLY SATURDAY
Sambata Mare |
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Dedicated men again prepare the "Pasti" |
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Cleaning the church, preparing for midnight |
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Young people stayed to help decorate |
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Dn Sabin reveals the white covers at Liturgy |
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Fr Laurence, now in white, with the Chalice |
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The Altar table awaits the Resurrection service |
