Vespers
When:
Saturday 8th November
Coptic Date:
30th Babah, 1742
On This Day:
1. The Commemoration of the Consecration of the Church of St. Mark the Evangelist and the Appearance of His Holy Head.
2. The Departure of St. Ibrahim (Ibraham) the Hermit.
2. The Departure of St. Ibrahim (Ibraham) the Hermit.
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.