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Below is the updated schedule for Great and Holy Thursday through Bright Monday. All services will be held at St. James Orthodox Church (30 York St, Taneytown).

Thursday, April 9 – Great and Holy Thursday  
9:30–11:30 AM – Vesperal Divine Liturgy for the Institution of the Eucharist (with the washing of feet)
6:30–9:30 PM – Service of the Twelve Passion Gospels

Friday, April 10 – Great and Holy Friday  
9:30 –10:30 AM – Royal Hours
3:00–5:00 PM – Vespers of the Taking Down from the Cross
7:00–9:00 PM – Service of Lamentations (Orthros of Holy Saturday)
9:00 PM to morning – All‑Night Vigil 

Saturday, April 11 – Great and Holy Saturday  
9:30 AM–1:30 PM – Vesperal Divine Liturgy of Holy Saturday: The Harrowing of Hell and reception of catechumens
11:30 PM–3:00 AM – Rush Service (procession), Paschal Matins, and Paschal Divine Liturgy

Sunday, April 12 – Great and Holy Pascha  
11:30 PM–3:00 AM – Paschal Services (continued listing for calendar clarity)

Monday, April 13 – Bright Monday  
9:30 AM–3:00 PM – Paschal Matins and Divine Liturgy for Bright Monday, followed by a parish picnic

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St. James Orthodox Church | 30 York St. Taneytown, MD 21787 | 443-821-7246

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