Program of Holy Services March 2010

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of New Zealand
Holy Church of the Dormition of Virgin Mary, Christchurch
Program of Holy Services March 2010
1 M Eudokia the Martyr of Heliopolis ,Andonina the New Martyr
Great Compline 6:00 – 7:30 pm
2 T Hesychios the Martyr .Our Holy Father Nicholas of Plana

3 W Eutropios, Kleonikos, Vasiliskos, Zenos, & Zoilis the Martyrs. Theodoretos the Holy Martyr of Antioch
9th Hour, vespers and Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts 9:00 – 12:00 am
4 T Gerasimos the Righteous of Jordan. Paul & his sister Juliana and their Companions

5 F Konon the Gardener. Theodore the Recruit
3rd Salutation to Theotokos 7:00 – 8:15 pm
6 S 42 Martyrs of Amorion in Phrygia. Finding the Precious Cross by St. Helen
Great Vespers 6:00-6:45 pm
7 S Sunday of 3rd of Lend, the Veneration of the Holy Cross. The 7 Hieromartyrs of Cherson. Lavrentios of Megara, the Righteous
Matins, Divine Liturgy and Procession of the Precious Cross 9:00 – 11:45 a.m.
8 M Theophylaktos, Bishop of Nicomedea. Hermas the Apostle of the 70
Great Compline 6:00 – 7:30 pm
9 T 40 Martyrs at Lake Sebaste. Caesarios the Righteous

10 W Kodratos the Martyr & his Companions. Anastasia of Alexandria
9th Hour, vespers and Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts 9:00 – 12:00 am
11 T Sophronios, Patriarch of Jerusalem. Theodora the Righteous

12 F Theophanes the Confessor. Symeon the New Theologian
4th Salutation to Theotokos 7:00 – 8:15 pm
13 S Removal of the relics of Nicephoros, Patriarch of Constantinople. Pouplios the Martyr, Bishop of Athens
Great Vespers 6:00-6:45 pm
14 S 4th Sunday of Lend. St. John Climacus, Benedict the Righteous of Nursia, Euschemon the Confessor, Bishop of Lampasakos
Matins, Divine Liturgy 9:00 – 11:45 a.m.
15 M Agapios the martyr & his Companions. Manuel the New Martyr of Crete
Great Compline 6:00 – 7:30 pm
16 T Savinos the Martyr of Egypt. Christodoulos the Wonderworker of Patmos

17 W Alexios the Man of God. Saint Patrick, the Enlightener of Ireland.
9th Hour, vespers and Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts 9:00 – 12:00 am
Small Compline and the Great Canon of Saint Andreou of Creta. 5:30 – 7:00 pm
18 T Cyril, Patriarch of Jerusalem. Trophimos & Eukarpion, Monk-martyrs of Nicomedea

19 F Chrysanthos & Daria the Martyrs. Demetrios the New Martyr
The Akathist Hymn. 6:30 – 8:00 pm
20 S The Akathist Hymn. Righteous Fathers slain at the Monastery of St. Savas.
Saint Cuthbert the Wonderworker, Bishop of Lindisfarne

21 S Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt. James the Confessor. Thomas I, Patriarch of Constantinople.
Matins, Divine Liturgy 9:00 – 11:45 a.m.
22 M Basil the Holy Martyr of Ancyra. Kalliniki & Vassilisa the Martyrs
Great Compline 6:00 – 7:30 pm
23 T Nikon the Holy Martyr & his 200 Companion Martyrs. Anatolios & Protoleon the Martyrs converted by the martyrdom of St. George
24 W Forefeast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos. Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow. Great Vespers 6:00-6:45 pm
25 T Annunciation of the Theotokos
Matins, Divine Liturgy 9:00 – 11:45 a.m.
26 F Synaxis in honor of the Archangel Gabriel. 26 Martyrs in Crimea

27 S Lazarus Saturday. Matrona of Thessaloniki. Paul, Bishop of Corinth
Matins, Divine Liturgy 9:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Great Vespers 6:00-6:45 pm
28 S Palm Sunday. Hilarion the New. Herodion the Apostle of the 70
Matins, Divine Liturgy 9:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Divine Service of the Bridegroom (Nymfios). 6:00 – 7:30 pm
29 M Great and Holy Monday. Mark, Bishop of Arethusa. Martyr Cyril the Deacon and Those with him.
Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified 9:00 – 11:00 am
Great Compline 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Divine Service of the Bridegroom (Nymfios) 6:00 – 7:30 pm
30 T Great and Holy Tuesday . John Climacus the Righteous, author of The Divine Ladder of Ascent
Sosthenes Apollos, Cephas, Caesar, & Epaphroditos, the Apostles of the 70
Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts 9:00 – 11:00 am
Great Compline 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Divine Service of the Bridegroom (Nymfios) and Hymn of Kassiani 6:00 – 7:30 pm.
31 W Great and Holy Wednesday. Hypatios the Wonderworker. Innocent, Enlightener of Siberia & Alaska
Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts 9:00 – 11:00 am
The Sacrament of the Holy Unction 5:00 – 7:00 pm