Saturday of the Souls 9:30 am - 11:30 am

How the Day is Observed The Memorial Service: The faithful attend a special Divine Liturgy and a Mnemosynon (memorial service). They bring lists of their deceased loved ones' names, which the priest reads aloud at the altar so the congregation can respond with, "Memory eternal". Offering Koliva: Families prepare and bring koliva to the church. This is a traditional ritual dish made of boiled, sweetened wheat mixed with nuts, raisins, and spices. The wheat symbolizes the Resurrection, referencing Christ's teaching that a grain of wheat must die to bear much fruit. It is blessed during the service and shared with the congregation afterward in memory of the departed. Visiting Graves: Many Orthodox Christians visit the cemeteries to tend to the graves of their loved ones, light candles, and have the priest conduct a short memorial service (trisagion) at the gravesite. These days are not just about mourning, but also about interceding for the salvation of all souls—especially those who have passed away without anyone left to pray for them. You can read more about the theological significance on the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America's, Website : https://www.goarch.org/-/dre-saturday... Every Saturday Realy is ...."Ψυχοσάββατο"!