Any Orthodox Christian boy in 3rd-12th grade is permitted to serve as an Acolyte (Altar Server) in the Holy Altar for Divine services. This is both a privilege and a serious commitment for both parents and boys who will serve.

If your boy isn't currently on a list but you would like him to be in an Altar Group please contact Fr. Emmanuel.

 

List of Acolyte Groups & Scheduled Date of Service

  Altar Group 1 (Thrones) Altar Group 2 (Powers) Altar Group 3 (Seraphim) Altar Group 4 (Archangels)

Saturday-Sunday

April 27-28

(Lazarus Saturday & Palm Sunday)

ALL GROUPS

 x x x x

Palm Sunday, April 28 - evening

7pm Bridegroom Orthros

 x      

Holy Monday, April 29

7pm Bridegroom Orthros

   x    

Holy Tuesday, April 30

7pm Bridegroom Orthros

     x  

Holy Wednesday, May 1

3:30 pm Holy Unction

       x

 

At the rest of the Holy Week services, ALL GROUPS are invited and requested to serve in the Altar. Please see schedule below:

  • Holy Wednesday, May 1, 7:00 PM Orthros of the Mystical Supper

  • Holy Thursday, May 2, 9:00 AM Vesperal Liturgy of the Mystical Supper

  • Holy Thursday, May 2, 6:30 PM Orthros of the Passion (12 Gospels)

  • Holy Friday, May 3, 9:00 AM Royal Hours (please stay after for youth retreat)

  • Holy Friday, May 3, 3:30 PM Unnailing Vespers

  • Holy Friday, May 3, Orthros of Holy Saturday (Lamentations)

  • Holy Saturday, May 4, 9:00 AM Vesperal Liturgy (“First Resurrection”)

  • Holy Saturday, May 4, 12:00 Noon Baptisms & Chrismations of Catechumens

  • Pascha night (Saturday, May 4 into Sunday, May 5), Nocturns, Orthros, and Divine Liturgy of Pascha: 11:00 PM Start time (Please arrive promptly!)

  • Great and Holy Pascha: Sunday, May 5, 12:00 Noon Agape Vespers

If any Holy Week services interfere with your duties at school, please contact the office to obtain a letter for an excused absence.

 

Regular Sunday Schedule resumes after Pascha (Group 1 on May 12; Group 2 on May 19, etc.)

 

Please call the church office or Fr. Dn. Emmanuel to have your boy(s) added to an Altar Group. 

Refer to this guide to learn more: Altar Server Guide