New Gracanica Monastery – Third Lake, IL
With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop of New Gracanica–Chicago and Metropolitan of Midwestern America, we invite the faithful to prayerfully walk with Christ through His Passion and Glorious Resurrection. Join us for the divine services of Holy Week and Pascha 2025 at the New Gracanica Monastery.
Lazarus Saturday – April 12
9:00 AM – Divine Liturgy and Blessing of Willows/Palms
5:00 PM – Vespers
Palm Sunday – Entry into Jerusalem – April 13
10:00 AM – Divine Liturgy with Blessing of Willows/Palms
Great and Holy Monday – April 14
8:00 AM – Presanctified Divine Liturgy
5:00 PM – Bridegroom Matins
Great and Holy Tuesday – April 15
8:00 AM – Presanctified Divine Liturgy
5:00 PM – Bridegroom Matins
Great and Holy Wednesday – April 16
8:00 AM – Presanctified Divine Liturgy
5:00 PM – Holy Mystery (Sacrament) of Anointing with Oil (Holy Unction)
Great and Holy Thursday – April 17
8:00 AM – Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great
5:00 PM – Matins with the 12 Passion Gospel Readings
Great and Holy Friday – April 18
8:00 AM – Royal Hours
5:00 PM – Vespers with the Laying of the Holy Shroud
Followed by: Matins with Procession of the Holy Shroud
Great and Holy Saturday – April 19
9:00 AM – Vesperal Divine Liturgy with 15 Old Testament Readings
1:00–3:00 PM – Blessing of Paschal Baskets (Small Hall)
Holy Pascha – Resurrection of Christ
Saturday, April 19 at 11:00 PM
Paschal Matins, Divine Liturgy, Blessing of Eggs, and Festal Breakfast (Small Hall)
Sunday, April 20 at 10:00 AM
Divine Liturgy, Blessing of Eggs, and Paschal Luncheon (Grand Hall)
Bright Week
Bright Monday – April 21 at 9:00 AM – Divine Liturgy
Bright Tuesday – April 22 at 9:00 AM – Divine Liturgy
We encourage all Orthodox faithful and those preparing for Holy Baptism or returning to the Church to enter into the sacred rhythm of this most holy time.
Let us greet the Feast of Feasts in the joy and light of the Risen Lord!
Христос васкрсе! Ваистину васкрсе!
Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!