“Thanksgiving Cross” travels the Archeparchy

November 06, 2021

From November 2 to November 8, 2021, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia is hosting the Thanksgiving Cross. Then, from November 10 to 14, the Cross will be at Saint Michaels Ukrainian Catholic parish in Jenkintown, PA (Schedules below)

Pope John Paul II blessed the Cross and initiators of the “Thanksgiving Cross” pilgrimage mission on March 10, 2004 at the Vatican. Later the Cross was blessed by Popes Benedict XVI and Francis. The mission is dedicated to the 2000th anniversary of the Crucifixion and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ (33-2033) and is designed to visit all the capitals of the world.

The Pilgrimage of the “Thanksgiving Cross” invites people to express their boundless gratitude to Jesus Christ for love shown to us through His suffering and death on the Cross for our salvation and His Resurrection from the dead.

Schedule of services in the Cathedral for those wishing to pray before the Cross:

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7

09:00 – Divine Liturgy

10:30 – Divine Liturgy

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8

09:00 – Divine Liturgy

18:30 – Divine Liturgy

From November 10 to November 15, the Thanksgiving Cross will be in St. Michael’s Parish in Jenkintown. Here is the schedule of services for those wishing to pray before the Cross.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10

18:30 – Confessions

19:00 – Akathist to the Cross of Christ 19:45 – Presentation by Vitaliy Sobolivsky

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11

18:30 – Confessions

19:00 – Akathist to the Passion of the Lord

19:45 – Holy Liturgy for conversion and every request

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12

18:30 – Confessions

19:00 – The Way of the Cross

20:00 – Holy Liturgy of Thanksgiving for all graces and every request

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13

17:30 – Confessions

18:00 – Holy Liturgy

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14

8:00 – Confessions

8:15 – Holy Liturgy

10:00 – Holy Liturgy

18:00 – Prayer to Jesus Christ the Lover of Mankind

We will keep you informed of the Thanksgiving Cross’ travels around the Archeparchy.

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