Calendar of Events
The Philokalia Charity is organising this year's Easter lunch.
Guests can use the following link to book:
https://form.jotform.com/241022976107351
For the Holy Week program of services, please scroll down the page
Services are held in English on the first Sunday of every month. The Creed and the Lord's Prayer are recited in Greek, Russian (usually) and English - with Georgian, Romanian and other tongues to be heard depending on who is present in the congregation each week. All visitors are welcome to attend the Holy and Divine Liturgy, but you should note that only confirmed Orthodox Christians are permitted to receive Holy Communion. The blessed, but non-sanctified bread, distributed at the end of the Holy Liturgy, antidoron, is offered to all Christians.
Please note new start time Προσοχή αλλαγή ώρας έναρξης
Programme of Services for April 2024
Πρόγραμμα Ἀκολουθιῶν Μηνὸς Ἀπριλίου 2024
Monday 1 April 18.30 Lenten Vespers
Δευτέρα 1 Απριλίου Εσπερινός
Tuesday 2 April 18.30 Lenten Vespers
Τρίτη 2 Απριλίου Εσπερινός
Wednesday 3 April 18.30-20.00 Presanctified Liturgy
Τετάρτη 3 Απριλίου Λειτουργία των Προηγιασμένων
Thursday 4 April 19.00 Great Compline
Πέμπτη 4 Απριλίου Μέγα Απόδειπνο
Friday 5 April 19.00 3rd Salutations
Παρασκευή 5 April Γ´ Χαιρετισμοί
Saturday 6 April 18.30 Vespers
Σάββατο 6 Απριλίου Εσπερινός
Sunday 7 April 08.30-12.00 Matins/Divine Liturgy (Veneration of the Holy Cross)
Κυριακή 7 Απριλίου ΄Ορθρος/Θεία Λειτουργία (Της Σταυροπροσκυνήσεως)
18.30 Penitential Vespers Κατανυκτικός Εσπερινός
Monday 8 April 18.30 Lenten Vespers
Δευτέρα 8 Απριλίου Εσπερινός
Tuesday 9 April 18.30 Lenten Vespers
Τρίτη 9 Απριλίου Εσπερινός
Wednesday 10 April 18.30-20.00 Presanctified Liturgy
Τετάρτη 10 Απριλίου Λειτουργία των Προηγιασμένων
Thursday 11 April 19.00 Great Compline
Πέμπτη 11 Απριλίου Μέγα Απόδειπνο
Friday 12 April 19.00 4τη Salutations
Παρασκευή 12 Απριλιου Δ´ Χαιρετισμοί
Saturday 13 April 18.30 Vespers
Σάββατο 13 Απριλίου Εσπερινός
Sunday 14 April 08.30-11.45 Matins & Divine Liturgy (St John of the Ladder)
Κυριακή 14 Απριλίου Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία (Του Αγίου Iωάννου της Κλίμακος)
18.30 Penitential Vespers
Κατανυκτικός Εσπερινός
Monday 15 April 18.30 Lenten Vespers
Δευτέρα 15 Απριλίου Εσπερινός
Tuesday 16 April 18.30 Lenten Vespers
Τρίτη 16 Απριλίου Εσπερινός
Wednesday 17 April 18.30-20.45 Great Canon of St Andrew of Crete
Τετάρτη 17 Απριλίου Ο Μέγας Κανών
Thursday 18 April 19.00 Great Compline
Πέμπτη 18 Απριλίου Μέγα Απόδειπνο
Friday 19 April 18.45 The Akathist Hymn
Παρασκευή 19 Απριλίου Ο Ακάθιστος Ύμνος
Saturday 20 April 18.30 Vespers
Σάββατο 20 Απριλίου Εσπερινός
Sunday 21 April 08.30-11.45 Matins and Divine Liturgy (St Mary of Egypt)
Κυριακή 21 Απριλίου Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία (Της Αγίας Μαρίας της Αιγυπτίας)
Monday 22 April 18.30 Lenten Vespers
Δευτέρα 22 Απριλίου Εσπερινός
Tuesday 23 April 18.30 Lenten Vespers
Τρίτη 23 Απριλίου Εσπερινός
Wednesday 24 April 18.30-20.00 Presanctified Liturgy
Τετάρτη 24 Απριλίου Λειτουργία των Προηγιασμένων
Saturday 27 April 08.30-11.30 Matins and Divine Liturgy (Raising of Lazarus)
Σάββατο 27 Απριλίου Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία (Του Λαζάρου)
18.30 Vespers
Εσπερινός
Sunday 28 April 08.30-12.00 Matins and Divine Liturgy (Palm Sunday)
His Eminence Archbishop Niketas will preside
Κυριακή 28 Απριλίου Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία (Των Βαΐων)
Θα προεξάρχει ο Σεβασμιώτατος Αρχιεπίσκοπος Νικήτας
Holy and Great Week
Ἀγία καὶ Μεγάλη Ἐβδομάς
Sunday 28 April Matins of Holy Monday 19.00-20.30 Bridegroom Service
Κυριακή 28 Απριλίου Όρθρος Μεγάλης Δευτέρας 19.00-20.30 Ο Νυμφίος
Monday 29 April Matins of Holy Tuesday 19.00-20.30 Bridegroom Service
Δευτέρα 29 Απριλίου Όρθρος Μεγάλης Τρίτης 19.00-20.30 Ο Νυμφίος
Tuesday 30 April Matins of Holy Wednesday 19.00-20.30 Bridegroom Service
Τρίτη 30 Απριλίου Όρθρος Μεγάλης Τετάρτης 19.00-20.30 Ο Νυμφίος
Wednesday 1 May Service of Holy Unction 17.15-18.45
Τετάρτη 1 Μαΐου Το Ιερόν Ευχέλαιον. 17.15-18.45
Matins of Holy Thursday 19.00-20.30
Όρθρος Μεγάλης Πέμπτης 19.00-20.30
Thursday 2 May Vesperal Liturgy 10.00-12.15 The Last Supper
Πέμπτη 2 Μαΐου Εσπερινή Λειτουργία 10.00-12.15 Ο Μυστικός Δείπνος
Matins of Holy Friday 18.30-22.15 The Lord’s Passion
Όρθρος Μεγάλης Παρασκευής 18.30-22.15 Τα Πάθη του Κυρίου
Friday 3 May Great Hours and Vespers 09.15-13.00 Deposition from the Cross
Παρασκευή 3 Μαΐου Μεγάλαι Ώραι και Εσπερινός 09.15-13.00 Αποκαθήλωσις
Matins of Holy Saturday 19.00-20.45 The Burial Procession
Όρθρος Μεγάλου Σαββάτου 19.00-20.45 Ο Επιτάφιος
Saturday 4 May Vesperal Liturgy 10.00-12.30 Vespers of Resurrection
Σάββατο 4 Μαΐου Εσπερινή Λειτουργία 10.00-12.30 Πρώτη Ανάστασις
Resurrection Vigil & Liturgy 23.00-02.30 The Resurrection of Our Lord
Όρθρος/Θεία Λειτουργία 23.00-02.30 Ανάστασις του Κυρίου,
Sunday 5 May Vespers of Love 11.30-13.00
Κυριακή 5 Μαΐου Εσπερινός της Αγάπης. 11.30-13.00
Main worshiping area
We disinfect the main worshipping area before opening the doors. Although the same applies to the toilets, there is no disinfection of the kitchen area.
Access
(i) We expect that faithful will not congregate at the entrance or exit
(ii) We have provided alcohol-based hand sanitizer/gel at both entrance and exit
(iii) If you want to wear a face covering, you can either bring your own or you may ask for one. As these items are costly and difficult to obtain, a 50p contribution will be greatly appreciated
Infection prevention and safety
v All members in attendance must maintain physical distancing at all times, including entrance and exit doors
v Anyone who is unwell or who shows symptoms of COVID-19 (high temperature/fever, cough or loss of smell), or is in the extremely vulnerable group, or is shielding, who is isolating, or is living with someone who is isolating or is unwell, MUST NOT ATTEND THE CATHEDRAL.
v If a face covering is not used for medical or other reasons, please cover the mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not hands) when coughing or sneezing
v Please note that there will be no access to the toilets when visiting the Cathedral for private prayer and contemplation
v Avoid close contact with people who may become unwell when within the building; inform immediately one of the officers or volunteers in attendance
v Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
v Do not touch face, eyes, nose or mouth if hands are not clean.
Social distancing
· Please assume effective physical distancing while in and around the building.
· Avoid non-essential contact with others.
· Keep a safe distance of at least 2 metres from others, until if and when revised by the Scottish Government
· Avoiding physical contact (e.g. hugs, handshakes, etc).
· Do not stand, take a seat in one of the clearly marked areas
Candles
An adequate supply of candles has been laid out with an officer or a volunteer overseeing to guide visitors as to the safe use.
Icons
The practice of bowing to venerate the icons is recommended, but where visitors touch the icons, these will be sanitised with wipes between each person to ensure hygiene measures are continued.