How long does the service last? Morning prayer in temple time

Schedule of public services in churches.

What time does the early and late morning service in church begin and end?

Important: each temple creates its own schedule of public services! There is no general schedule for all temples!

Two liturgies, early and late, are served on major Christian holidays and Sundays in churches with large parishes.

The early service is held at 6-7 am, the late service at 9-10 am. In some churches, the time is shifted to 7-8 a.m. for early services and 10-11 a.m. for late ones.

The duration of public worship is 1.5-2 hours. In some cases, the duration of the morning liturgy can be 3 hours.

What time does the evening and night service in the church begin and end?

Evening public worship is served no earlier than 16:00 and no later than 18:00. Each temple has its own schedule.

The duration of the service is 2-4 hours and depends on the significance of the upcoming holiday. According to the Rule, Vespers can be daily, small and great.

Every day is performed on weekdays, unless a holiday with a polyeleos or vigil falls on them.

Malaya is part of the All-Night Vigil. The Great Service is served on major holidays and can be performed separately or combined with Matins.

The world is changing, and these changes affect, among other things, the Church Charter. Night or all-night vigils rarely last from three to six hours (for monasteries). In ordinary churches, the duration of the night service is 2-4 hours.

The night service begins at 17:00-18:00 depending on the parish Charter.

What time does church service begin and end today: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday?

Communion and end of the Liturgy

The daily cycle of church services consists of nine different services. This includes:

• Vespers - from 18:00 - the beginning of the circle,
• Compline,
• Midnight Office - from 00:00,
• Matins,
• 1st hour - from 7:00,
• 3rd hour - from 9:00,
• 6th hour - from 12:00,
• 9th hour - from 15:00,
• Divine Liturgy - from 6:00-9:00 until 12:00 - is not included in the daily cycle of services.

Ideally, in every operating temple, these services should be held daily, however, in practice, the daily cycle is performed only in large temples, cathedrals or monasteries. In small parishes it is impossible to ensure constant worship in such a rhythm. Therefore, each parish determines its own pace, coordinating it with its real capabilities.

It follows from this that you need to find out the exact schedule of services in the temple you are going to visit.

Approximate times for morning and evening services are given at the beginning of the article.

What time does Saturday church service begin and end?

Having carefully read the previous part of the article, you most likely noticed the fact that the beginning of the liturgical day corresponds not to 00:00 (as is customary in secular life), but to 18:00 (the previous calendar day).

What does it mean?

This means that the first Saturday service begins on Friday after 18:00, and the last one ends on Saturday before 18:00. The most important Saturday service is the full Divine Liturgy.

As a rule, Saturday services are dedicated to the venerable fathers and mothers, as well as to all the saints, to whom they turn with appropriate prayers. On the same day, the commemoration of all the dead takes place.

What time does church service start and end on Sunday?

The first Sunday service begins on Saturday after 18:00, and the last service ends on Sunday before 18:00. Sunday services are filled with the theme of the Resurrection of the Lord. That is why Sunday services, especially the Divine Liturgy, are the most significant in the weekly cycle of services.

Check with the temple you are planning to visit for the exact schedule of services.

What time does the festive service in the church begin and end: schedule

You can find approximate times for morning and evening services at the beginning of the article.

Each temple draws up its own schedule of public services, including holiday ones. There is no general schedule for all temples!

As a rule, the Charter prescribes serving in holidays the so-called “all-night vigil” is a particularly solemn service, which in modern interpretation retained the division into Vespers and Matins.

In addition, on the days of the twelfths and other major holidays, the Liturgy necessarily takes place, during which believers receive communion.

At the same time, each holiday service has accompanying texts and rituals unique to it, which cannot but affect the duration of the service.

What time does the Christmas service in church begin and end?

Christmas service at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior

• 1st hour service. Time - from 7:00. Stichera are read about the fulfillment of the prophecy about the birth of the Messiah.
• 3rd hour service. Time - from 9:00. The stichera about the Incarnation are read.
• 6th hour service. Time - from 12:00. The stichera with the call to meet Christ are read, and the Gospel is read.
• 9 o'clock service. Time - from 15:00. Stichera are read. At the end they read figuratively.

• Depending on the day on which Christmas Eve falls, one of the evening Liturgies is celebrated: St. Basil the Great or St. John Chrysostom. Time: depending on the temple from 17:00.
• Celebration of the Great Vespers of the Nativity of Christ.
• Celebration of the All-Night Vigil of the Nativity of Christ. Time: depending on the temple - from 17:00 to 23:00.

There is no strict sequence in conducting the festive service. In large churches and monasteries, Christmas services (evening, the most solemn part) last 6-8 hours, in small ones - 1.5-2 hours.

Find out about the exact time of the service at the temple you are going to visit.

ABOUT folk traditions Christmas celebrations can be read.

What time does the service in the church on Epiphany Eve begin and end?

Services on Epiphany Eve are very similar to Christmas services.

On this day, the hours are read in the morning, and in the evening the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great is celebrated. After the Liturgy, as a rule, the first blessing of water occurs.

Depending on the day on which Epiphany falls, the order of services may differ.

On January 19, morning and evening services are held with the obligatory subsequent blessing of water.

The exact time of the services will be told to you directly in the temple.

What time does the festive service in the church for Candlemas begin and end?

Meeting completes the Christmas circle Orthodox holidays. The date of celebration is February 15.

After the solemn morning liturgy, the rite of consecration of water and candles is performed.

Be sure to check the time of the liturgy in the church.

What time does the festive service in the church for the Annunciation begin and end?

Congratulations on the Annunciation

The Annunciation is celebrated on April 7. However, believers should attend the evening service on April 6. In some churches, all-night vigils are held from April 6 to 7.

On April 7, early and/or late liturgies are served with mandatory confession and communion for the laity.

What time does the festive service in church on Palm Sunday begin and end?

The date of Palm Sunday celebration depends on the date of Easter celebration and is determined according to the lunisolar calendar.

Festive services begin with the evening service and subsequent all-night vigils on Lazarus Saturday. Lazarus Saturday is the day before Palm Sunday. During the evening service, palm branches are necessarily blessed.

On Palm Sunday, early and/or late liturgies are performed, followed by the consecration of the willow tree.

The time of services depends on the internal regulations of the temple.

What time does the festive service in church on Easter begin and end?

Everything depends on the internal regulations of the temple. Be sure to check the time of services!

As a rule, holiday services begin on Saturday with an evening service (16:00-18:00). In some churches, after the evening service, a blessing of Easter cakes is held.

Then all-night vigils begin with a mandatory religious procession at 24:00.

After vigils and matins, the Divine Liturgy is served, followed by the blessing of Easter cakes. As a rule, the blessing occurs at the first rays of the sun.

In the evening of the Bright Resurrection of Christ, an evening service is celebrated. However, Easter cakes are no longer blessed.

Beautiful Easter greetings can be found.

What time does the festive service in the church on Radonitsa begin and end?

The meaning of the holiday Radonitsa

Radonitsa - special holiday, which connects the past and the future. On this day it is customary to remember deceased relatives and friends.

Radonitsa is celebrated on the ninth day after Easter Sunday.

The evening before, an evening service is held, and in the morning there is an early and/or late liturgy. A full memorial service is served either after the evening service or after the morning services - it all depends on the internal rules of the temple.

In addition, the charters of many churches require that Easter funeral services be held in city cemeteries.

More information about Radonitsa.

What time does the festive service in the church for Trinity begin and end?

The date of the celebration of Trinity or Pentecost depends on the date of Bright Resurrection.

Important: on the eve of the holiday of Trinity, Trinity Parents' Saturday is always held, the peculiarity of which is a special funeral service. This is a special Funeral Liturgy, after which you can and should visit the cemetery and remember the deceased.

Evening Parents' Saturday marked by a festive All-Night Vigil.

On Sunday, early and/or late holiday liturgies are celebrated. In many temples, bouquets of twigs and medicinal herbs are blessed.

Be sure to check the time of services directly with the temple you want to visit!

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In this article we will look at the answer to a frequently asked question from people, especially the unchurched, - how long does the church work? But before we get started, please note that all temples open and close at different time.

In the article you will find answers to questions about the Christian faith, tips and recommendations.

What time does the temple open?

Of course, when a service or service is planned, the temple is opened. But how long has the church been open? It all depends on the parish, the locality, living conditions and even the time of year. Many temples and monasteries in big cities and small villages, in regional centers and settlements in summer time start work an hour or half an hour earlier than in winter.

So, what time can you arrive? Go during the day to the church you want to go to early in the morning. There may be a schedule of services there. If it is not there, contact the candle maker or the priest on duty with a question.

Did you find the schedule? Look at what time the Divine Liturgy begins. As a rule, in monasteries the service begins very early - at 5 or 6 in the morning. But make sure that lay people (people who do not live in the monastery) are allowed into the monastery territory at this time.

In secular churches (not monasteries), services begin later. In megacities, most often at 9 a.m., and in rural churches at 7 or 8.

For example, where the relics of Elder Matrona are located, it is open to believers from 8.00 to 20.00. And the temple in the same area is open from 9.00. Therefore, check the opening hours.

What time does the church close?

In the evenings before Sunday, and even before major holidays (church holidays), an evening vigil is served. Until what time is the church open? The service lasts 2-3 hours. Look at the temple schedule or ask the candle maker (the woman who sells candles, icons, utensils, and who takes notes at the counter). For example, the evening starts at 16.00. Most likely, the service will end at 18.00. Then the temple closes.

Some people ask what time church is open on Sunday. And again, we can only say that everything depends on the rector of the temple, the locality and the parish. It happens that in a provincial town the church closes almost immediately after the liturgy ends and the water is blessed (for example, at 11 o’clock). On the other hand, in big city the temple may remain open until later.

If there is a major church holiday on Monday, then on Sunday evening the church will be open until the end of the service.

Exceptional case

Many provincial churches are closed most of the time, and services are not held every day.

In this case, you should approach the Father Superior. Apply in the following cases:

• baptism;
• funeral service;
• wedding;
• confession.

If the priest has everything to fulfill the requirements and the opportunity, then the temple will be opened.

Everyday life in the temple

Most often (especially in big cities) on weekdays and Saturdays, the service begins half an hour or one hour earlier than on Sunday. After all, church ministers know that their parishioners work and study. On the day of a major holiday, they try to serve early. Until what time is the church open on weekdays? Usually until 18 or 19 hours (in a metropolis).

When is the best time to go to church?

Many unchurched people believe that it is worth visiting a temple only when there are few people or no one there. It is enough to light a candle, stand, pray a little (about five minutes) and run off about your business. But you really can't do that. In the Gospel, Christ says: “Where two or three are gathered in My name, there I am in the midst of them.” This means that when people pray together as a whole, the Lord accepts such prayers. For this there is a liturgy and an all-night vigil.

Above, we discussed until what time the church is open, but you’d better ask, what time do the liturgy and all-night vigil begin? Believe me, there will be more benefit for the soul if you stay at the service from beginning to end.

Why can the temple be closed permanently?

It happens that no one serves in the church. With what it can be connected? Of course, with the absence of a priest. It is possible that the Diocesan Council is deciding where to find the priest. Another reason is the lack of infrastructure inside the church (lack of an iconostasis, dangerous condition of the building, and so on). Of course, there is no point in asking when the church opens and until what time the church is open in this case.

Well, you and I have considered the issue of the operating hours of Orthodox churches. Unfortunately, there cannot be a single answer to the question posed. After all, each priest sets his own schedule.

Liturgy and Communion - what is the difference?

Liturgy is the name of the church, and communion is the reception (with proper preparation) of the holy gifts. Communion is like a fresh new shirt - you can’t put it on a dirty body. Communion is given as a reward for intensive reading of prayers.

1. How to prepare correctly for the church service on Sunday (for the Liturgy) if you want to receive communion?

If you decide to visit the temple on Sunday “in full”, then you should prepare in advance. The Sunday morning “strongest” service in the church is called Liturgy (when they receive communion, that is, the priest gives “the blood and body of Christ” = a piece of bread in wine). We can talk a lot about the benefits of communion, but here we will talk about how to prepare for it:

-You need to prepare for a coupledays.

- You must fast at least Friday and Saturday: do not eat animal food, do not sin: do not drink alcohol, do not commit " marital intimacy”, try not to swear, not to offend or be offended.
- on Saturday, read 3 canons at night (it will take about 40 minutes) (the canon of repentance to our Lord Jesus Christ, the canon of prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos, the canon to the Guardian Angel) + another 35 minutes “Following to Holy Communion.”
- in the evening you should also read prayers for the coming sleep (about 20 minutes)
- after midnight, do not eat, drink or smoke, that is, go to bed before 00-00.

2.When should I come to church before the Sunday morning service (Liturgy)? When does Sunday morning service start?

We arrive at church around 7-20 (but better check the schedule).
Until then you need to:
- be strictly on an empty stomach, incl. no smoking. You can only brush your teeth, and then try not to swallow anything.
– read the morning rule (min 15-20)

In the church itself? when the Liturgy and Communion take place:

—writing notes for health and peace (simple ones are possible)
— we come up and kiss the central icon.
— light candles whoever we want (I usually put 3 candles: on the main candlestick, for the saint at will and for the repose).

There is no need to light candles during the service itself, as this distracts everyone.

— We take our place in line for confession. It usually starts at 7:30 (again, check the schedule of services in your church). Let's confess.
— we take a place: men on the right side of the temple, women on the left.
— The liturgy lasts about 2 hours. All this time we listen to prayers, think “about life, what we did wrong where” and all the time we repeat “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.”

Time usually passesquickly when Liturgy and Communion are going on.

Liturgy takeaway

When everyone began to read the “Creed”, it means that the communion itself will soon take place.
— When everyone began to read the “Our Father,” it means that communion will be held very soon.
— When the priest brings out 2 large bowls for the first time, we simply bow our heads.
- When the priest brings out small cup (it contains the sacrament) - then we bow, kneeling down.
— They can carry alms trays around the church. Donate as much money as you like there.

3.What to do during the communion itself?

- Participle: First, small children receive communion, then men, then women. Only those who have prepared correctly have the right to receive communion. Don't anger God.
— When approaching communion, we cross our arms over our chests (right at the top). We approach the bowl as close as possible. We do not cross ourselves, so as not to touch the thicket. We say the name, open our mouth, eat Communion from a spoon, let ourselves be wiped, kiss the cup and let's go eat and drink.
— On a special table we take a small cup of water and a piece of prosphora. They eat and drink so that the pieces of Communion get completely inside and do not accidentally fly out with saliva or something else. It’s better to drink it first and then eat the prosphora.
— We wait until the end of the service to kiss the cross. The priest can say “Participants, listen to the words of the prayer of thanksgiving” - then let’s go listen to the prayer. If this does not happen, then at home we read “Prayers of Thanksgiving for Holy Communion.”

4.What to do after receiving Holy Communion?

— we no longer kneel anywhere: neither in front of icons, nor during the rest of the service
— we wait for the end of the service and kiss the priest’s cross.
- we read thanksgiving prayers for Holy Communion
- you can go home. Immediately after communion, do not immediately smoke or drink alcohol (at least eat normally first). Do not desecrate the Sacrament.

All church services are divided into three circles: daily, weekly and annual.
DAILY CIRCLE OF SERVICES
1. Daily cycle of services are those Divine services that are performed by St. Orthodox Church throughout the day. There should be nine daily services: Vespers, Compline, Midnight Office, Matins, the first hour, the third hour, the sixth hour, the ninth hour and the Divine Liturgy.

Following the example of Moses, who, describing God’s creation of the world, begins the “day” in the evening, so in the Orthodox Church the day begins in the evening - vespers.

Vespers- a service performed at the end of the day, in the evening. With this service we thank God for the passing day.

Compline- a service consisting of reading a series of prayers in which we ask the Lord God for forgiveness of sins and that He would give us, as we go to sleep, peace of body and soul and save us from the wiles of the devil during sleep.

Midnight Office The service is intended to take place at midnight, in remembrance of the Savior’s night prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. This service calls on believers to always be prepared for the Day of Judgment, which will come suddenly, like the “bridegroom at midnight” according to the parable of the ten virgins.

Matins- a service performed in the morning, before sunrise. With this service we thank God for the past night and ask Him for mercy for the coming day.

First hour, corresponding to our seventh hour of the morning, sanctifies the day that has already come with prayer.
On three o'clock, corresponding to our ninth hour in the morning, we remember the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles.
On six o'clock, corresponding to our twelfth hour of the day, the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ is remembered.
On nine o'clock, corresponding to our third in the afternoon, we remember the death on the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Divine Liturgy there is the most important service. Everything is remembered on it earthly life Savior and is accomplished sacrament of St. Communions, established by the Savior Himself at the Last Supper. Liturgy is served in the morning, before lunch.

All these services in ancient times in monasteries and hermits were performed separately, at the appointed time for each of them. But then, for the convenience of believers, they were combined into three services: evening, morning and afternoon.

The evening service consists of the ninth hour, vespers and compline.

Morning- from Midnight Office, Matins and the first hour.

Daytime- from the third and sixth hours and the Liturgy.

On the eve of major holidays and Sundays, an evening service is performed, which combines: Vespers, Matins and the first hour. This kind of worship is called all-night vigil(all-night vigil), because among the ancient Christians it lasted all night. The word "vigil" means: being awake.

Visual diagram of the daily cycle of worship

Evening.
1. Ninth hour. - (3 p.m)
2. Vespers.
3. Compline.
Morning.
1. Midnight Office. – (12 o’clock at night)
2. Matins.
3. First hour. – (7 a.m.)
Day.
1. Third hour. – (9 a.m.)
2. Sixth hour. – (12 noon)
3. Liturgy.

WEEKLY CIRCLE OF SERVICES

2. Weekly, or seven-day, circle of services This is the order of services for seven days of the week. Every day of the week is dedicated to something important event or a particularly revered saint.

On Sunday– The Church remembers and glorifies Resurrection of Christ;

IN Monday(the first day after Sunday) ethereal forces are glorified - Angels, created before man, the closest servants of God;

In Tuesday- glorified Saint John the Baptist, as the greatest of all prophets and righteous;

IN Wednesday the betrayal of the Lord by Judas is remembered and, in connection with this, a service is performed in memory of Holy Cross(fast day).

IN Thursday glorified St. Apostles and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker;

IN Friday the sufferings on the cross and the death of the Savior are remembered and a service is performed in honor of Holy Cross(fast day).

IN Saturday is a day of rest,- glorify the Mother of God, who is blessed daily, forefathers, prophets, apostles, martyrs, saints, righteous and all saints, attained rest in the Lord. All those who have died in true faith and hope for resurrection and eternal life are also remembered.

ANNUAL CIRCLE OF SERVICES

3. Annual circle of services called the order of services throughout the year.

Every day of the year is dedicated to the memory of certain saints, as well as special sacred events - holidays and fasts.

Of all the holidays in the year is the biggest Feast of the Holy Resurrection of Christ (Easter). This is a holiday, a holiday and a triumph of celebrations. Easter occurs no earlier than March 22 (April 4, New Art.) and no later than April 25 (May 8, New Art.), on the first Sunday after the spring full moon.

Then there are twelve great holidays in the year established in honor of our Lord Jesus Christ and Mother of God which are called twelfths.

There are holidays in honor great saints and in honor of the ethereal Heavenly Forces - angels.

Therefore, all the holidays of the year, according to their content, are divided into: Lord's, Mother of God and saints.

According to the time of celebration, holidays are divided into: motionless, which occur every year on the same dates of the month, and movable, which although occur on the same days of the week, fall on different numbers month in accordance with the time of Easter celebration.

According to the solemnity of the church service, holidays are divided into great, medium and small.

Great holidays always have all-night vigil; Average holidays are not always the case.

Liturgical church year begins on September 1, old style, and the entire annual cycle of services is built in relation to the Easter holiday.

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What is worship

The main task of the church is to revive the church life of the country and increase the spirituality of the population. It is for carrying out such work that churches were created in which church services are held. Every day in churches and cathedrals they conduct:

Believers often ask the question: what time does church service begin? Each parish can have its own timings. of this event. But in most cases, the following time frames can be taken as a basis:

• Vespers - from 9 pm, Vespers and Compline,
• morning - from midnight, matins and 1st hour,
• daytime - from the 3rd, 6th hour and Divine Liturgy.

From this it follows that 9 services are performed per day.

Types of services

All services, as already mentioned, are divided into 3 types. Much of their implementation is borrowed from Old Testament times.

What is evening service

What time does the evening service in church start? The beginning of the day is considered not midnight, but 6 pm. Therefore, the first service is evening. The main theme of this service is memories of the events of the Sacred History of the Old Testament: the creation of the world by the Lord, the original sin of our ancestors, the ministry of the prophets and the legislation of Moses. Christians also thank the Lord for the day they have lived.

After Vespers, it is customary to hold Compline. Often these are public prayers for the coming sleep. They recall the descent of Christ into hell and the rescue of the righteous from the power of the devil.

At midnight they serve the Midnight Office. During this service, they are reminded of the Second Coming of Christ and the Last Judgment.

What is called morning

After the evening service, the morning service takes place. The longest service is called the morning service. It is usually held before sunrise. During the ceremony, it is customary to remember the events of Christ’s earthly life. Also read a large number of both repentance and thanksgiving prayers.

It is advisable to check with the church you are visiting about what time the morning service in the church begins. The start time may differ, but not significantly.

Around 7 o'clock in the morning a service is held, which is called the 1st hour. This is a short service. During which they talk about Christ's presence at the court of the high priest.

The 3rd hour is spent around 9 o'clock. During its implementation, they remember the events that took place in the Upper Room of Zion, where the Holy Spirit was sent to the apostles, and the Savior was sentenced to death by the praetorian Pilate.

At noon the 6th hour is served. This is the time when they talk about the crucifixion of Jesus.

At three o'clock in the afternoon the 9th hour is spent. This period falls on the remembrance of Christ's death on the cross.

How is a church service held?

The main service of the day is the Divine Liturgy. During it, they remember not only the worldly life of Christ, but also offer to unite with him during the passage of the Sacrament of Communion. In terms of time, it must be done between the 6th and 9th hour before noon. It is also called mass.

The Sunday service in the church is mainly held once and is called the Eucharistic. The morning ceremony is held before her. There is no pause between them, one follows the other.

Eat certain changes that occurred in church life. The main adjustments took place in the Charter. Compline in parish churches is held only during Lent, and the Midnight Office is held only once a year before Easter. Very rarely, a service is also held, which is called the 9th hour. The other 6 services are combined into two groups of three.

In the evening, they spend one after another, first the evening, then the morning and the 1st hour. On the eve of holidays and Sundays, all these services are combined into one and served together, which is called the all-night vigil. In parish churches such services last from 2 to 4 hours, and in monasteries – 3-6 hours.

In the morning, the 3rd, 6th hours and the Divine Liturgy take place alternately. If there are a large number of parishioners in the church, then two liturgies may be held: early and late. Both last about an hour.

On those days when liturgy is prohibited, an image is served. This is the name for a service that includes several chants. But they are not considered to be independent services.

According to church rules, divine services also include:

• reading akathists in the temple,
• carrying out all rituals and sacraments,
• reading morning and evening prayers,
• specifying the rules of preparation for Holy Communion.

In addition to holding morning or evening services, as well as hours, special services can be held according to the needs of believers. They are called requirements. This could be: Baptism, Unction, Wedding, Funeral service.

Typically, services are held in churches and only by clergy. Believers take part in them only by reading prayers and singing.

Whether to go to church for services or not is an individual decision for everyone. Many people say that it is better to go to church on weekdays. Fewer people and the priest will be able to devote more time to the parishioners. But for services on Saturday in church, Sunday or a holiday, the number of people increases and does not provide such an opportunity for privacy.

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Daily cycle of worship

All Orthodox worship is divided into certain services from the daily circle, departing at set times. Over hundreds of years of the formation and development of Orthodox worship, a charter was developed that determined the order and features of each service.

In Orthodoxy, the liturgical day begins in the evening of the day before the celebrated event. Therefore, Sunday services in the church begin on Saturday evening. Most often, Saturday evening is marked by the departure of Sunday's Great Vespers, Matins and the first hour.

At Sunday Vespers, among other standard hymns, the choir performs certain stichera dedicated to the risen Lord. In some churches, at the end of Sunday Great Vespers, a lithium is performed with the blessing of bread, wheat, oil (oil) and wine.

At Sunday morning a special troparion is sung in one of eight voices (tunes); the polyeleos is performed - a special chant “Praise the name of the Lord”, after which the choir sings the Sunday troparions “Cathedral of Angels”. Also at Sunday matins, special canons are read: the Sunday canon, the Holy Cross and the Mother of God (sometimes, depending on the order in which the Sunday service is connected with the memory of the venerated saint, the canons may change). At the end of Matins the choir sings a great doxology.

The Saturday evening service ends with the first hour, after which the priest performs the sacrament of confession for those who wish to receive Holy Communion of the Body and Blood of Christ at the liturgy on Sunday.

On Sunday itself, the service in the Orthodox church begins in the morning. Usually at half past nine. First, the sequences of the third and sixth hours are read, and then follows the main service of Sunday - the Divine Liturgy. The liturgy itself usually begins at nine in the morning. Most often in Orthodox churches On Sunday, the liturgy is celebrated, compiled by the great Saint John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople. This rite is standard, except that the choir performs special Sunday troparia depending on the current voice (there are only eight of them).

Usually on Sundays in churches at the end of the liturgy, a prayer service is held, during which the priest specifically prays for the needs of believers: for health, for healing in illnesses, blessings on travel, etc.

After the end of the prayer service, a memorial service in memory of the deceased and a funeral service can be held in the church. Thus, the Church on Sunday does not forget to pray especially not only for the health of living people, but also for deceased relatives.

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What is church matins? It seems that the answer is simple: a service that is probably served in the morning. But it's not that simple! Matins is simple popular name Matins, daily worship, which according to the rules and meaning is truly morning. In Greek churches they serve it this way - in the morning, before the Liturgy.

But in Russian practice Orthodox Church Matins has long ago and firmly joined Vespers, so that now Matins is served in the evenings (and at Christmas and Easter - at night). Thus, in the evening during Matins in churches they sing and read prayers and hymns, which in meaning refer to the holiday next day. It was at matins on the eve of Sundays and church holidays A polyeleos is served, at the end of which the foreheads of the worshipers are anointed with consecrated oil - oil. On the eve of major holidays, Matins in combination with Vespers is served especially long and solemnly, and such a service is called the All-Night Vigil.

In Russian literature you can also find the word “matins”, which does not mean any matins, but only Easter ones.

Since Matins is not served in the morning, the reader will not be surprised by the fact that Mass is not served at lunchtime at all, but before it - in the morning. Mass is the popular name for the Divine Liturgy, the main church service, at the end of which Christians partake of the Holy Body and Blood of Christ. In different churches, the Liturgy may begin at different times, and the approximate time reference is 8 o’clock in the morning. On Sundays and holidays, Ryazan churches usually serve two Liturgies (mass): the early one begins at about 6-7 o’clock in the morning, and the late one at about 8-9 o’clock in the morning.

On Easter and Christmas, the night Liturgy is celebrated - it joins the festive matins.

It is also customary to use the word “mass” to refer to the commemoration of the living and the dead, which is always performed at every mass, that is, the Liturgy. Therefore, in church shops you can often hear the phrase “order a mass” - that is, submit a list of names for commemoration at the Liturgy.

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Liturgy and Communion

Liturgy and Communion. How to properly prepare for Sunday service in church? What happens on Sunday morning in church? What do you need to know to come to church service on Sunday?

Liturgy and Communion - what is the difference?

Liturgy is the name of a church service, and communion is the reception (with proper preparation) of the holy gifts. Communion is like a fresh new shirt - you can’t put it on a dirty body. Communion is given as a reward for fasting and intensive reading of prayers.

1. How to prepare correctly for the church service on Sunday (for the Liturgy) if you want to receive communion?

If you decide to visit the temple on Sunday “in full”, then you should prepare in advance. The Sunday morning “strongest” service in the church is called Liturgy (when they receive communion, that is, the priest gives “the blood and body of Christ” = a piece of bread in wine). We can talk a lot about the benefits of communion, but here we will talk about how to prepare for it:

You must fast at least Friday and Saturday: do not eat animal food, do not sin: do not drink, do not engage in “marital intimacy,” try not to swear, do not offend or be offended.

On Saturday, read 3 canons at night (it will take about 40 minutes) (the canon of repentance to our Lord Jesus Christ, the canon of prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos, the canon to the Guardian Angel) + another 35 minutes “Following to Holy Communion.”

After midnight, do not eat, drink or smoke, that is, go to bed before 00-00.

2.When should I come to church before the Sunday morning service (Liturgy)? When does Sunday morning service start?

We arrive at church around 7-20 (but better check the schedule).

Until then you need to:

Be strictly on an empty stomach, incl. no smoking. You can only brush your teeth, and then try not to swallow anything.

- writing notes for health and peace (simple ones are possible)

We approach and kiss the central icon.

- light candles whoever we want (I usually put 3 candles: on the main candlestick, for the saint at will and for the repose). There is no need to light candles during the service itself, as this distracts everyone.

We line up for confession. It usually starts at 7:30 (again, check the schedule of services in your church). Let's confess.

We take a place: men on the right side of the temple, women on the left.

The liturgy lasts about 2 hours. All this time we listen to prayers, think “about life, what we did wrong where” and all the time we repeat “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.” Time usually passes fast.

- When everyone began to read “Our Father”, it means that communion will be held very soon.

When the priest brings out 2 large bowls for the first time, we simply bow our heads.

When the priest brings out small cup (it contains the sacrament) - then we bow, kneeling down.

They may carry alms trays around the church. Donate as much money as you like there.

3.What to do during the communion itself?

Participle: First, small children receive communion, then men, then women. Only those who have prepared correctly have the right to receive communion. Don't anger God.

When approaching communion, we cross our arms over our chests (the right one is at the top). We approach the bowl as close as possible. We do not cross ourselves, so as not to touch the thicket. We say the name, open our mouth, eat Communion from a spoon, let ourselves be wiped, kiss the cup and let's go eat and drink.

On a special table we take a small cup of water and a piece of prosphora. They eat and drink so that the pieces of Communion get completely inside and do not accidentally fly out with saliva or something else. It’s better to drink it first and then eat the prosphora.

We wait until the end of the service to kiss the cross. The priest can say “Participants, listen to the words of the prayer of thanksgiving” - then let’s go listen to the prayer. If this does not happen, then at home we read “Prayers of Thanksgiving for Holy Communion.”

4.What to do after receiving Holy Communion?

We no longer kneel anywhere: neither in front of icons, nor during the rest of the service. - We wait for the end of the service and kiss the priest’s cross. - We read prayers of thanks for Holy Communion

You can go home. Immediately after communion, do not immediately smoke or drink alcohol - at least eat normally first. Do not desecrate the Sacrament.

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What time does the morning (morning) service in a church or temple begin?

In the Kiev-Pechora Lavra, the morning service begins at four o'clock in the morning. Actually in Pechory. In other churches and cathedrals it starts at six, seven, and eight in the morning. Depending on the type of service itself.

The Church Charter outlines the times of all daily church services. There it is written that the Divine Liturgy is celebrated “neither before the end of the day nor below noon.” That is, no earlier than dawn and no later than noon. Of course, exceptions include days such as Easter and other major church holidays.

When and what time does the church service start? How long does the service last?

When does the service in the church begin, what time does the service in the Orthodox church begin?

How long does the church service last?

The service in each Temple may begin at several great time. If we are talking about Sunday service, it usually begins between eight and nine o’clock in the morning, depending on the priorities of a particular Church. And the service lasts on average about two hours. Holiday services usually last longer and start earlier.

This is information regarding morning services. But evening services for the most part begin at five o’clock in the evening and last for the same.

Usually the morning service takes place on Sunday and Saturday, as well as the evening before. And services dedicated to a specific holiday are usually held in the morning on the day of the holiday and the evening before.

I will answer this question in simple words, because I know how difficult it is to understand such issues.

Services on ordinary days (not holidays) are morning and evening services. On Sunday there may be several morning services (liturgies).

Typical service duration is 1-2 hours. In ordinary churches it is less, in monasteries it is longer, since services are not shortened there. In any case, if you want to defend your service, get ready stand, pretty long. Of course, no one will forbid you to leave the temple if it becomes absolutely unbearable.

Unfortunately, there is no clear answer to the question: when does church service start, it won’t work, since each church has its own schedule of Services. You can find it out on the Internet (yes, yes!), by calling the phone (you can find it again on the Internet), or go to the church - the schedule of services for the week ahead is always posted for parishioners.

To confirm everything said above, I will give service schedule for this week in a small church:

And this is schedule of services for the same week in a fairly large monastery:

There are different services, some in the evening and some in the morning.

So the morning service usually starts at seven o’clock in the morning (but if you want to confess, you should come a little earlier to have time to do this), then the service takes place, usually it lasts a little over two hours, during which time they receive communion. If you want to give communion small child, then you don’t have to stand in the service.

And the evening service begins differently, in one cathedral, for example, at three o’clock in the afternoon, and in another at four, that is, each has its own schedule.

The duration is the same as the morning one.

If the service takes place on a holiday, it may last longer.

Unfortunately, there is no exact time, because every church, in every locality, begins the service in his own way.

But, usually, the service lasts about 1 – 2 hours. If the service is on Easter, then on average 4 – 5 hours.

If the service is on Sunday, then there may be several liturgies per day - morning, afternoon and evening.

The service starts differently, from 8 am, but in my church the service usually starts at 10 am - this is on Saturday and Sunday.

For Orthodox man It would be good to start the day with prayer. It is especially useful to be present in church during worship services. The service begins at 8 or 9 am, in different churches it is different. In large churches there may even be two morning services on holidays. In such cases, the first liturgy is at 6-7 am and can be attended before work, and the second late one begins around 9 am. There are also evening services, they start at 5-6 pm. In terms of duration, regular morning services last 3 hours, usually up to 12, and evening services last 2 hours.

It depends on what service we are talking about. It can be morning, evening, holiday and all-night vigil. Each service has its own time frame, like this:

As a rule, the service lasts about two hours, maybe a little less (morning) or a little more (evening). At the same time, being late for service is not a terrible phenomenon; none of the church ministers will judge you.

Although there is a Church Charter, according to which churches adhere to the schedule of services, discrepancies are allowed and individual characteristics temples.

It is impossible to give an exact answer to this question, since in each church the service begins according to its “own schedule.”

The service usually starts at 7:00 - 8:00. At this time, morning services begin in many churches. Some churches begin the first morning service at 8:00-9:00.

Somewhere they even start later: at 09:00..10:00.

As for the duration of the service, it usually lasts about an hour and a half (1 hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 40 minutes).

Basically, in all churches in Russia, the first morning service begins at 8-9 am. On average, the service usually lasts 1-2 hours. When Lent takes place (on all days of the week except Wednesday and Friday), Holy Week the service may start much earlier from 7 am. All churches usually conclude services by lunchtime.

But if we talk about the evening service, it usually starts at 18-19 pm and also lasts 1-2 hours.

In some churches, the service begins differently. For example, morning work most often starts at 7 o’clock. Its duration is about two hours.

But it also happens that the service starts at 10 am, or there is a night service, for example on Christmas.

Evening service may begin at 16-17 hours.

Usually church services begin at eight in the morning. Sometimes they start later. On average, the service lasts two hours. In addition to morning services, there are also evening services. They start at about five o'clock in the evening and last two hours.

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