Any Orthodox Christian boy in 3rd-12th grade is permitted to serve as an Acolyte (Altar Server) in the Holy Altar for Divine services. This is both a privilege and a serious commitment for both parents and boys who will serve.
If your boy isn't currently on a list but you would like him to be in an Altar Group please contact Fr. Emmanuel.
List of Acolyte Groups & Scheduled Date of Service
Altar Group 1 (Thrones) | Altar Group 2 (Powers) | Altar Group 3 (Seraphim) | Altar Group 4 (Archangels) | |
May 12 (Thomas Sunday) |
x | |||
May 19 (Myrrh-bearing Women) |
x | |||
Feast Day of our Parish Monday, May 20 - 7pm Vespers Tuesday, May 21 - 9:45am Liturgy & Ordination ALL GROUPS |
x | x | x | x |
May 26 (Paralytic) |
x | |||
June 2 (Samaritan Woman) |
x | |||
June 9 (Blind Man) |
x | |||
Thursday, June 13 Feast of Ascension ALL GROUPS |
x | x | x | x |
June 16 (Sunday of the Holy Fathers) |
x | |||
Sunday, June 23 (Feast of Pentecost - note earlier start time! 9:15am Liturgy followed by Kneeling Vespers) |
x | |||
June 30 (Sunday of All Saints) |
x | |||
July 7 |
x |
If any of our parish's feast day services (May 20 & 21) interfere with your duties at school, please contact the office to obtain a letter for an excused absence.
Please call the church office or Fr. Emmanuel to have your boy(s) added to an Altar Group.
Refer to this guide to learn more: Altar Server Guide