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EASTER IN JERUSALEM 2020

APRIL 9, 2020 - HOLY THURSDAY
08:00 Jerusalem Holy Sepulcher: Pontifical Mass (Supper of the Lord & Mass of the Chrism) Procession of the Blessed Sacrament  Note: The doors of the Basilica will be closed shortly after the Services, without exit or entrance.
14:45 Jerusalem Holy Sepulcher: Divine Office 
Note: Basilica doors open, and close shortly afterwards. Exit after the Service (18:00). The Basilica remains closed for the rest of the day. 
15:30 Jerusalem Mount Zion – Last Supper Room: Pilgrimage to the Cenacle (Washing of the feet) and to the churches of St. James and St. Mark (Departure from St. Savior Monastery at 15.10)
21:00 Jerusalem Gethsemane - Basilica of the Agony: Holy Hour (No Photographs) 
Note: 22:30 - 00:00 private prayer in silence in the Basilica

APRIL 10, 2020 - GOOD FRIDAY 
08:15 Jerusalem Holy Sepulcher - Calvary: Celebration of the Passion of the Lord  
Note: Basilica doors open at 8:00 (only for celebration, not for visits) & close shortly after.
11:30 Jerusalem Via Crucis or Via Dolorosa: Way of the Cross with the Franciscan Friars
16:00 Jerusalem Holy Sepulcher: Divine Office 
20:10 Jerusalem Holy Sepulcher: "Funeral" Procession 

APRIL 11, 2020 - HOLY SATURDAY 
07:30 Jerusalem Holy Sepulcher – at the Holy Tomb: Easter Vigil 
15:30 Jerusalem Holy Sepulcher – at the Holy Tomb: Entry and Solemn Procession
18:00 Jerusalem Holy Sepulcher – at the Holy Tomb: Solemn Vespers 
00:30 Jerusalem Holy Sepulcher – Altar of Mary Magdalene: Pontifical Celebration of the Divine Office presided by the Custos 

APRIL 12, 2020 - EASTER SUNDAY
07:30 Jerusalem Holy Sepulcher: Entrance of Apostolic Administrator
08:00 Jerusalem Holy Sepulcher –Holy Tomb: Pontifical Mass & Solemn Procession
17:00 Jerusalem Holy Sepulcher: Daily Procession

APRIL 13, 2020 - EASTER MONDAY
08:00 Jerusalem Holy Sepulcher: Daily Solemn Mass
10:00 Emmaus Qubeibeh: Pontifical Mass & Blessing of bread presided by the Custos
14:30 Emmaus Qubeibeh: Vespers & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

8:00 Jerusalem Holy Sepulcher: solemn mass
17:00 Jerusalem Holy Sepulcher: Daily Procession