Liturgical Commemoration During the Sede Vacante at the Holy See It is with deep sadness that we have received the news that Pope Francis has fallen asleep at 7:35 am Rome time April 21, 2025, at his Vatican residence, Casa Santa Marta, at the age of 88 years,
Shortly before his Eminence, Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, announced with sorrow the death of Pope Francis, with these words: “Dear brothers and sisters, it is with deep sorrow that I announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35am this morning the Bishop of Rome, Francesco, returned to the
Vespers with the Laying Out of the Holy Shroud on Great Friday is characterized by moving chants and hymns. Their main theme is the torment and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. "You were naked and cold in death,* O You who wear light as a robe,* and the noble
A musical depiction of Christ's journey through the city of Jerusalem to his crucifixion on Calvary. Composed by Billy Sprague and made famous by singer Sandi Patti.
The Jubilee Year 2025 and the Eastern Catholic Churches Pastoral Guide The Jubilee Year 2025 and the Eastern Catholic Churches Pastoral Guide In fidelity to the wish expressed by the Holy Father in the Bull of Indiction of the Jubilee Spes non confundit, the Dicastery for the
Blessed food for Pascha has its roots in the Old Testament. The Kyivan Church, guided by the Gospel and the teachings of the Church Fathers, fostered a festal table of selected foods. In the Gospel we find Christ teaching during festive receptions of which the Last Supper has special significance.
Resurrection Matins
Jerusalem Matins
OFFICE OF THE EXPOSITION AND VENERATION OF THE BURIAL SHROUD OF OUR LORD, GOD AND SAVIOR. This service includes text of Placement of the Holy Shroud. Vespers - Holy Shroud
