Hellenic Community of Ottawa

04/11/2026

Fire Safety Notice – Holy Saturday

To ensure everyone’s safety during the Resurrection service, please note:

• Capacity will be strictly monitored — no standing permitted; entry will close once full

• Overflow seating with live broadcast available in the Church Hall and Event Centre; outdoor gathering also available

• Please keep aisles clear and follow all guidance from volunteers and security

• Only parents with young children may bring bags; no large backpacks

• Arrive early to secure seating

Thank you for your cooperation as we safely observe these sacred services!

04/11/2026

Holy Friday
Service of the Lamentations

Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
Ακολουθία Επιταφίου Θρήνου

📸 Melina Kokkinos

04/10/2026

Our youth 🙏

04/10/2026

04/09/2026

☦️ Service of the Holy Passion ☦️
Reading of the 12 Gospels and Procession of the Crucifix
Today at 6:30 pm

The Service of the Holy Passion or Twelve Gospels, is a significant service in Greek Orthodox Holy Week, celebrated on Holy Thursday evening.

This service recounts the Passion of Christ through the reading of 12 specific Gospel passages. It’s a solemn occasion where the story of Jesus’ suffering, death, and crucifixion is vividly portrayed.

04/08/2026

Μεγάλη Τετάρτη / Holy Wednesday

It is customary on this day for the priest to perform the sacrament of Holy Unction. At the end of the service, the faithful are anointed with holy oil for healing of soul and body.

In the prayer of the anointing, the priest invokes the name of Saint Panteleimon. This saint was a 4th century physician who by the grace of God was granted the gift of healing people of their illnesses.

Next time you are in church, look to your left to see Saint Panteleimon whose icon beautifully adorns the brick wall.

04/06/2026

As we enter Holy Week, all are welcome to our church with reverence and respect, as we gather in prayer and prepare for Pascha.

Καλή ανάσταση

A full schedule of Holy Week services can be found here:

https://helleniccommunity.com/church-calendar/

04/05/2026

Κυριακή τον Βαιών / Palm Sunday 🌿

On the Sunday before the Feast of Great and Holy Pascha and at the beginning of Holy Week, the Orthodox Church celebrates one of its most joyous feasts of the year.

Palm Sunday is the commemoration of the Entrance of our Lord into Jerusalem following His glorious miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead.

04/04/2026

Kalo Pascha! Here are the events for April ☦️ 🐣🌸

Holy Week and Easter Schedule is pinned on our feed

Lazarus Saturday Gathering (Church Hall) - Saturday, April 4th (After Divine Liturgy) (Slide 2)

GOYA Lenten Retreat (Church Hall) - Saturday, April 4th (10 am - 5 pm) (Slide 3)

OHYA Lenten Retreat (Church Hall) - Saturday, April 4th (10 am - 5 pm) (Slide 4)

Daughters of Penelope Palm Sunday Luncheon (Hellenic Event Centre) - Sunday, April 5th (After Church Service) (Slide 5)

H.O.P.E Playgroup (Church Hall) - Thrusday, April 9th (10 am - 12 pm)

Philoptochos Easter Bake Sale - Check poster for pick-up dates (Slide 6)

Odyssey Dance Troupe Dance Seminars (Church Hall) - Friday, April 23rd (7 pm - 9pm) (Slide 7)

VMC Monastery Foundation Fundraising Dinner (Le Chateau Royal) - Sunday, April 26th (5 pm - 8 pm) (Slide 8)

Ottawa AHEPA Family Scholarships - Deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 28th (by noon) (Slides 9-10)

04/02/2026

☦️ Holy Week / Μεγάλη Εβδομάδα ☦️

Sunday, April 5th – Palm Sunday
Orthros at 9:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m.
The Service of the Bridegroom at 6:30 p.m.

Κυριακή, 5 Απριλίου - Κυριακή Των Βαΐων
Όρθρος, ώρα 9.00 το πρωί – Θεία Λειτουργία, ώρα 10.00 το πρωί.
Ακολουθία του Νυμφίου, ώρα 6.30 το βράδυ.

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Holy Monday, April 6th
The Service of the Bridegroom at 6:30 p.m.

Μεγάλη Δευτέρα, 6 Απριλίου
Ακολουθία του Νυμφίου, ώρα 6.30 το βράδυ.

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Holy Tuesday, April 7th
The Service of the Bridegroom, Hymn of Kassiani at 6:30 p.m.

Μεγάλη Τρίτη, 7 Απριλίου
Ακολουθία του Νυμφίου, Δοξαστικό Τροπάριο Κασσιανής, ώρα 6.30 το βράδυ.

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Holy Wednesday, April 8th
Service of Holy Unction at 5:30 p.m.

Μεγάλη Τετάρτη, 8 Απριλίου
Ακολουθία του Ιερού Ευχελαίου, ώρα 5.30 το απόγευμα.

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Holy Thursday, April 9th
Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at 10:00 a.m.

The Service of the Holy Passion, Reading of the 12 Gospels and Procession of the Crucifix at 6:30 p.m.

Μεγάλη Πέμπτη, 9 Απριλίου
Θεία Λειτουργία του Μεγάλου Βασιλείου, ώρα 10.00 το πρωί.

Ακολουθία των Αγίων Παθών, Ανάγνωσις των 12 Ευαγγελίων και Περιφορά του Εσταυρωμένου, ώρα 6.30 το βράδυ.

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Holy Friday, April 10th
The Great Hours at 8:45 a.m.

The Unnailing at 1:00 p.m.

Service of the Lamentations at 6:30 p.m.

Μεγάλη Παρασκευή, 10 Απριλίου
Ακολουθία των Ωρών, ώρα 8.45 το πρωί.

Αποκαθήλωσις, ώρα 1.00 το απόγευμα.

Ακολουθία Επιταφίου Θρήνου, ώρα 6.30 το βράδυ.

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Holy Saturday, April 11th
Communion for parishioners who cannot attend Divine Liturgy from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at 10:00 a.m.

The Great Canon and the Glorious Resurrection, followed by Divine Liturgy at 11:00 p.m.

Μέγα Σάββατο, 11 Απριλίου
Θεία Κοινωνία για εργαζομένους που δεν θα μπορέσουν να παρακολουθήσουν την Θεία Λειτουργία, ώρα 7.00 έως 9.00 το πρωί.

Θεία Λειτουργία Μεγάλου Βασιλείου, ώρα 10.00 το πρωί.

Ακολουθία του Μεγάλου Κανόνος και η Λαμπροφόρος Ανάστασις του Κυρίου, ώρα 11.00 το βράδυ.

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Holy Pascha, Sunday April 12th
The Vespers of Love at 11:00 a.m.

Το Άγιον Πάσχα, 12 Απριλίου
Ο Εσπερινός της Αγάπης, ώρα 11.00 το πρωί.