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26-02-2015 DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS!
During Lent in the Dormition Cathedral the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick (Unction) will take place every week:
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1st week |
Friday |
27 February |
Main Church |
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2nd week |
Thursday |
5 March |
Small Church |
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3rd week |
Thursday |
12 March |
Small Church |
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4th week |
Thursday |
19 March |
Small Church |
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5th week |
Thursday |
26 March |
Small Church |
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6th week |
Thursday |
2 April |
Small Church |
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Holy Week |
Great Wednesday |
8 April |
Main Church |
It is essential to determine in advance the date of your participation in the Sacrament of Unction and to record your name at the candle desk or in the bookshop for commemoration during the sacrament.
The meaning of the Sacrament of Holy Unction consists in receiving the grace of God, which brings healing to the body and soul of the penitent person, through the anointing with holy oil and the confession of his repentance; therefore Confession should precede Holy Unction.
Children of 7 years or under, who do not yet participate in Confession, do not participate in Holy Unction. Upon completion of Holy Unction you can take sanctified oil from the church in order to anoint therewith children or other family members at times of illness.
During Lent it is blessed to participate in the Sacrament of Holy Unction only once.