"Christos Anesti" From Windy City Greek
When I was growing up, my father worked day and night. My mother didn't drive. So we didn't attend church very often -- not to mention there was no Greek school or other church-related activities for us.
When I was growing up, my father worked day and night. My mother didn't drive. So we didn't attend church very often -- not to mention there was no Greek school or other church-related activities for us.
The Vespers of Friday afternoon are a continuation of the Royal Hours. During this service, the removal of the Body of Christ from the Cross is commemorated with a sense of mourning for the terrible events which took place.
The sacred ceremony of the Mysterion of the Holy Unction takes place on this Wednesday evening, following an old custom.