Holy Thursday Service – April 9

On Holy Thursday April 9, the traditional foot washing of twelve priests by Archbishop Borys will be part of the Holy Thursday services that will be held beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia, Pa. This custom commemorates Our Lord washing the feet of his disciples as recounted in the Gospel of John. This Divine Liturgy also commemorates the institution of the Holy Eucharist and the Priesthood. All the faithful from throughout the archeparchy are invited and encouraged to attend this Divine Liturgy on Holy Thursday in the Philadelphia Cathedral.