WELCOME

TO THE ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ST. COSMAS & ST. DAMIAN IN SUFFOLK

Our parish is for the Orthodox faithful of every nationality and background and for all those who wish to learn more about the Ancient Christian Faith.

Enquirers and visitors are warmly welcomed!

COME AND SEE!

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SIXTH WEEK OF

GREAT LENT 2026

Wednesday 1st April – 5pm Great Compline

Thursday 2nd April – 7.45am Matins/Cleaning/Coffee

Friday 3rd April – 10am Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts

5pm Small Compline with Canon of St Lazarus

ENTRY OF OUR LORD INTO JERUSALEM (Palm Sunday).

Saturday 4th April - 5pm Vespers

Sunday 5th April – 7.45am Matins & Baptismal Liturgy

HOLY WEEK SERVICES 2026

GREAT MONDAY

9am Hours followed by Presanctified Liturgy

5pm Great Compline & Matins of Holy and Great Tuesday

GREAT TUESDAY

9am Hours followed by Presanctified Liturgy

5pm Great Compline & Matins of Holy and Great Wednesday

GREAT WEDNESDAY

9am Hours followed by Presanctified Liturgy

4.30pm Small Compline

5pm Service of Holy Unction & Matins of Holy and Great Thursday

GREAT THURSDAY

10am Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St Basil

6.30pm Matins of Holy and Great Friday (The 12 Gospels)

GREAT FRIDAY

9.30am Royal Hours & Great Vespers of Holy and Great Friday

6.30pm Matins of Holy and Great Saturday (Lamentation Service)

GREAT SATURDAY

10am Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St Basil

HOLY PASCHA – THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST

10.30pm Reading of Acts, 11.30pm Midnight Office, followed by Resurrection Service, Paschal Matins and Paschal Divine Liturgy

11am Agape Vespers

Please note that no memorials may be served from Lazarus Saturday to Thomas Sunday inclusive

EVERYONE WELCOME!

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Light a Candle

"I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." (John 8: 12)

Upon entering an Orthodox church it is customary to light candles and offer prayers for one's personal needs or that of a family member or friend.

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Tips for first time visitors

When you come to the church for the first time, please enter through the steel gate and front door, and you will find yourself in the entrance area which we call the narthex. You can stay there and simply observe, or you can come through the double doors into the main part of the church.

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