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St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church: Myrofores for Holy Friday, April 18

The name “Myrofores” designates the Myrrh-bearing women who went to the tomb of Jesus Christ early on the first day of the week to complete the burial rites that were postponed for the Sabbath

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Saint Nicholas invites all young girls ages 6-12 to be part of the Myrofores.

The girls participate in stand watch at the Epitaphios on April 18, Holy Friday evening, 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

Girls are kindly requesting to wear an all-white dress or skirt and top. White shoes are preferred but not necessary.

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The girls will be given white gloves to wear and small baskets filled with rose petals to carry

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The name “Myrofores” designates the Myrrh-bearing women who went to the tomb of Jesus Christ early on the first day of the week to complete the burial rites that were postponed for the Sabbath.

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