Behold

the Man

A Holy Week Sermon Series

In John 19:5, Pilate presents Jesus to the crowd with the words, "Behold the man" (Ecce Homo). This Holy Week, we take up that invitation by gazing upon the face of Christ as presented in the Gospels and interpreted through four works of classic art, reflecting on how different depictions of Jesus' countenance reveal the heart of God from the palms to the empty tomb. 

James Ensor | Christ's Entry Into Brussels in 1889 (1888)

Palm Sunday

Sat. 3/28

  • TIME & LOCATION: 4pm @ 1309 Franklin St.

  • DESCRIPTION: We begin Holy Weeks with a joyful procession and shouts of "Hosanna" to welcome our King, only to find ourselves among the crowd later in the liturgy crying "Crucify him" as we recount the solemn narrative of his Passion.

Ford Madox Brown | Jesus Washing Peter’s Feet (1852-6)

Maundy Thursday

Thurs. 4/2

  • TIME & LOCATION: 6pm @ 8100 NW 9th Ave

  • DESCRIPTION: We commemorate the institution of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper, and Jesus’ new commandment to love one another. The liturgy includes an invitation for the clergy to wash the feet of the congregation, and ends with us watching with Christ as he enters his darkest hour of betrayal. NOTE: no nursery or children’s liturgy this evening.

Doménikos Theotokópolous ("El Greco") | Pietà (1592)

Good Friday

Fri. 4/3

  • TIME & LOCATION: 6pm @ 8100 NW 9th Ave

  • DESCRIPTION: We stand at the foot of the Cross in somber adoration, beholding the wood upon which hung the Savior of the world, whose one perfect sacrifice has redeemed us from sin and death. NOTE: no nursery or children’s liturgy this evening.

Unknown | Anastasis in in Chora Church, Istanbul (11th c.)

The Great Vigil of Easter

Sat. 4/4

  • TIME & LOCATION: 6pm @ 1309 Franklin St.

  • DESCRIPTION: Our lenten journey ends with a glorious celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection! The liturgy begins in darkness and ends in light as we gather to read and sing about God’s saving deeds throughout history, witness baptisms, and celebrate the first Easter Eucharist with joyful Alleluias!

Feel free to join Fr. Mike and others as we celebrate Easter Sunday at 10am at St. Matthew’s Anglican in Portland