The worship, spirtual life, and community of St. Luke Orthodox Christian Church draw together people from Abilene and outlying towns. What we have in common is our commitment to Jesus Christ in the fullness of His Body, the Church. Our members are from different ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds, but are united in the faith, worship, and life of the Church born at Pentecost by the power of the Holy Spirit. We follow together the path taught by our Lord and the apostles in the Bible and modeled by the saints and martyrs across the centuries. Most of us discovered Orthodox Christianity as adults, and inquirers and visitors are welcome in all our services. We hope that you will worship with us soon!

Father Philip LeMasters

email:  plemasters@mcm.edu

3-30:  Friday, 6 pm,  Little Compline with Canon for St. Lazarus

3-31:  Saturday, 9 am, Divine Liturgy for St Lazarus;  5:30 pm, Great Vespers

4-1:  Palm Sunday, 9 am, Matins; 10 am, Liturgy for Palm Sunday; 6 pm, Bridegroom Matins

4-2:  Holy Monday, 6 pm, Bridegroom Matins

4-3:  Holy Tuesday, 6 pm, Bridegroom Matins

4-4:  Holy Wednesday, 6 pm,  Service of Holy Unction 

        (Note: Those preparing to receive the Sacrament of Holy Unction should fast after the mid-day meal.)

4-5:  Holy Thursday, 6 pm, Service of the Twelve Passion Gospels

4-6:  Holy Friday, 10 am, Royal Hours;  3:30 pm, Great Vespers of Taking Down from the Cross; 

         6 pm, Lamentations at the Tomb

4-7:  Holy Saturday,  10 am, Vesperal Divine Liturgy

         11 pm, Paschal Matins and Divine Liturgy (This is the main service for Orthodox Easter.) 

         Those preparing to receive Communion should begin their fast from food by late afternoon 

          and from beverages by early evening.

4-8: Pascha,  Sunday noon, Agape Vespers