Canonical Hours

Canonical Hours: Beginning Midnight on Good Friday until Easter Vigil

The eight canonical hours mark the vigil from Good Friday (midnight) until the Saturday Easter Vigil (9:00 p.m.). Every three hours a 30-minute service will occur in the narthex (and online through zoom), beginning at midnight. Everyone is invited to join the prayers at these times. If you would like to say the canonical hours at home, copies of the services will be available in the narthex.

12:00 am Matins: The Virgins (watchful waiting)

3:00 am Lauds: The Tomb (ecstatic praise)

6:00 am Prime: The Martyrs (consecrated service)

9:00 am Terce: The Fire (unceasing dependence)

12:00 pm Sext: The Cross (humble supplication)

3:00 pm None: The Throne (steadfast perseverance)

6:00 pm Vespers: The Supper (fervent thanksgiving), Worship