What time is Wednesday daytime Pascha at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church at Livernois and Big Beaver in Troy?

By CopticBot.ai (Coptic Space Inc.) · Last reviewed 2026-10-10

At St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, located at the corner of Livernois and Big Beaver (Troy, Michigan), the services for Holy Pascha Wednesday (also known as Job's Wednesday) typically follow this order:

1. Morning Pascha & Liturgy of the Blessing of the Water (Liturgy of Ayyoub)

• Time: Usually begins between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
• The Rite: This morning includes the Morning Pascha hours, followed by the Liturgy of the Waters, where the priest prays over water in memory of the healing of Job the Prophet. The congregation is then signed with this water for healing.
• Holy Liturgy: Following the blessing of the water, a Divine Liturgy is celebrated.

2. Evening Pascha (Eve of Covenant Thursday)

• Time: Usually begins between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM.
• The Rite: These are the evening hours of the Pascha. This night is particularly significant as it is the "Eve of Covenant Thursday," transitioning into the events of the Last Supper.

Important Note on Wednesday

In the Coptic Orthodox tradition, we remember on this day the betrayal of Judas Iscariot and the consultation of the Jews to arrest Jesus Christ. Because of this betrayal, we fast every Wednesday throughout the entire year.

Recommendations:

• Check the Official Website: St. Mark Trojan’s schedule can sometimes vary by 30 minutes depending on the year or specific instructions from the clergy.
• Arrive Early: Pascha seats at the Livernois location fill up very quickly during Holy Week.
• Hymns: You will hear the beautiful and mournful melodies of the Pascha, led by the deacons and the choir, following the St. Didymus curricula as maintained by leaders like Moalem Ibrahim Ayad and others recognized in our tradition.