Today we celebrate the Eve of the Feast of Ascension Day, and tomorrow, June 10, 2021, Ascension Day.
We will celebrate on Mt. of Olives, at the Chapel of Ascension according to the following schedule:
Wednesday June 9: Eve of the Feast of Ascension Day
13.30 Ringing of the bells of St. James
13.45 Departure from the Armenian Quarter
14.15 Arrival at the Mount of Olives
14.30 Prayer of consecrating the Armenian Altar
15.05 Vespers
18.00 Dinner
19.00 Night service of the Eve of Ascension
22.00 Return to Armenian Patriarchate
Thursday June 10: Ascension Day
7.30 am Ringing of the bells of St. James
7.45 Departure from the Armenian Quarter
8.30 Solemn Entrance, and Episcopal Divine Liturgy;
Service of Blessing the corners of the world (Antasdan)
12.00 Return to the Armenian Patriarchate