Worship: Form and Characteristics of Orthodox Worship

O Come, let us Worship and bow down before our King and God.

O Come, let us worship and bow down before Christ, our King and God.
O Come, let us worship and bow down to Christ Himself, our King and God.

This invitation marks the beginning of each day for the Orthodox Church. It comes from the office of Vespers, and it expresses the attitude which is at the heart of Orthodoxy. The Worship of God - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, - is fundamental to the life and spirit of the Orthodox Church.

Service Schedule

OCTOBER 25
Great Vespers for St. Demetrios at St. Demetrios Rocky River 7:00 PM

OCTOBER 26
Feast of St. Demetrios at St. Demetrios Rocky River; 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy

*Services begin with Orthros at 8:30 AM followed by Divine Liturgy at 9:30 AM unless otherwise indicated