Vespers

When:
Saturday 20th April, 2019
Coptic Date: 13th Baramoudah, 1735
On This Day:
1. The Martyrdom of the Sts. Joshua and Joseph.
2. The Commemoration of Dionisa (Denisa) the Deaconess and Medius the Martyr.
3. The Departure of Pope Yoannis the Seventeenth, the 105th. Patriarch of Alexandria.
Details:

Vespers (Raising of Incense) - is an introduction and preparation for the Liturgy, consisting of a collection of prayers of Thanksgiving and supplications, and praises which request the Lord’s blessings upon the sacramental service. It is a great opportunity to prepare for the service the following day.