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| Name of Day | Day count | Sabbath | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | One | Sabbath begins at sunset | Sixth day |
| Saturday | Two | Sabbath ends just before sunset | Seventh day |
| Sunday | Three | First day |
Matthew Chapter 28 verses 1-10, Mark Chapter 16 verses 1-11, Luke Chapter 24 verses 1-12, and John Chapter 20 verses 1-18. These Gospel readings tell the story of the Resurrection According to the Flesh of Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Resurrection According to the Flesh of Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ celebrated every Sunday during the Divine Liturgy and in a special way during the during the Divine Liturgy on The Feast of Feasts Holy and Glorious Pascha.
The Feast of Feasts Holy and Glorious Pascha commemorates the resurrection from the dead of the human form of Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world. By His resurrection, Holy God the Son within the Holy Trinity / Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ opened the possibility of "eternal life" to us.
On this glorious and holy day, the whole Church celebrates with joy the final triumph of Our Lord, God
and Savior Jesus Christ: His life-giving resurrection.
By His death He has trampled upon death and given life to the world. By breaking down the gates of Hades, He has opened Heaven to all.
All services on Great and Holy Friday are moved ahead 12 hours.
The reason is probably to make the services more convenient for the people to attend.
Blessing the new light, The first proclamation of the Resurrection, Procession of Triumph, Divine Liturgy of Our Father among the Saints Basil the Great of Pascha
Pascha Vespers
Hajmeh; Paschal Orthros; Divine Liturgy of Our Father among the Saints John Chrysostom, Blessing of Holy Artos (Pascha eggs and bread) of Pascha
Pascha Vespers and Divine Liturgy
These Vespers are called Agape Vespers because the Gospel tells when Jesus said peace be with you and this Gospel is read in as many languages as circumstances permit. The practice of reading the Gospel in as many languages as circumstances permit is called Baouth.
Pascha Vespers