Vespers
When:
Saturday 29th November
Coptic Date:
21st Hatour, 1742
On This Day:
1. The Commemoration of the Virgin St. Mary, the Theotokos.
2. The Departure of Saint Gregory, the Wonder Worker.
3. The Departure of Saint Cosma, 54th Pope of Alexandria.
4. The Commemoration of the Holy Martyrs Alphaeus, Zacchaeus, Romanus and John, and the Commemoration of the Saints Thomas, Victor, and Isaac of the City of Ashmunen.
2. The Departure of Saint Gregory, the Wonder Worker.
3. The Departure of Saint Cosma, 54th Pope of Alexandria.
4. The Commemoration of the Holy Martyrs Alphaeus, Zacchaeus, Romanus and John, and the Commemoration of the Saints Thomas, Victor, and Isaac of the City of Ashmunen.
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.