Welcome!

Holy Cross Romanian Orthodox Church is a growing Christian community of people from various ethnic and social backgrounds sharing a common commitment to the Lord, each other, and the Apostolic Faith. We warmly welcome all families, couples, and individuals who are looking for a deeper experience of the salvation offered in Jesus Christ. Come join us during our inspiring services and engage in an authentic dialogue with God while experiencing our vibrant community!

Our Address: 1401 S White Rd San Jose, CA 95127

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Past Events and Charitable Drives

SCHEDULE OF DIVINE SERVICES

PROGRAMUL SLUJBELOR / SCHEDULE OF SERVICES, 6–12 April | Săptămâna Patimilor & Slujba Învierii / Passion Week & Holy Resurrection Service

Luni (6 Aprilie) 6:00 PM – DENIE (a celor 10 fecioare) / Holy Monday Bridegroom Service (10 Virgins).

Tuesday (April 7) 6:00 PM – DENIE (a femeii păcătoase) / Bridegroom Service (the sinful woman)

Wednesday (April 8) 6:00 PM – DENIE (Cina cea de Taină) / Bridegroom Service (the Last Supper)

Thursday (April 9) 9:00 AM – Vecernia + Liturghia Sf. Vasile / Vespers + Liturgy of St. Basil (spălarea picioarelor @11:00*) / (Washing of the Feet @11:00)*
6:00 PM – DENIE (Cele 12 Evanghelii) / Bridegroom Service (The 12 Passion Gospels)

Friday (April 10) (post negru) / (strict fast) 8:00 AM – Ceasurile Împărăteşti & Vecernia (Sf. Epitaf) / Royal Hours & Vespers (Holy Epitaphios)
6:00 PM – DENIE (Prohodul Domnului) / Lamentations Service (Funeral Hymns of the Lord)
10:30 PM – Citirea PSALTIRII (toată noaptea)* / Reading of the Psalter (all night)

Saturday (April 11) – Sâmbăta Mare / Holy Saturday 8:30 AM – Acatistul Sfântului Mormânt / Akathist of the Holy Tomb
9:00 AM – Vecernia Învierii + Liturghia Sf. Vasile / Resurrection Vespers + Liturgy of St. Basil

11:30 PM – SLUJBA ÎNVIERII (Miezonoptica, Utrenia, Liturghie @1:30 AM) / Resurrection Service (Midnight Service, Matins, and Liturgy @1:30 AM)

Sunday (April 12) – Sfânta Lumină a Învierii / Holy Light of the Resurrection. 1:00 PM – Vecernia Învierii (Evanghelia în mai multe limbi) / Resurrection Vespers (Gospel in multiple languages)

* Pentru participare la cele 3 slujbe speciale: contact telefonic (408.705.5209). Există liste de înscriere pentru fiecare ritual.
* To participate in the 3 special services: please call (408.705.5209). Registration lists are available for each service.

Vă reamintim importanța Sfintei Spovedanii – prin mărturisire și împlinirea canonului, ne curățim și ne pregătim pentru Sfânta Împărtășanie. We remind you of the importance of Holy Confession—through repentance and fulfilling one’s canon, we are cleansed and prepared to receive Holy Communion.

"În Ziua Învierii să ne luminăm... Hristos a înviat din morţi, cu moartea pe moarte călcând și celor din morminte viață dăruindu-le!" "On the day of Resurrection let us be illumined… Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!"

Vă așteptăm cu drag la Sfânta Biserică, să fim împreună părtași la Patimile și Învierea Domnului nostru Iisus Hristos. We warmly invite you to the Holy Church to partake together in the Passion and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Cu dragoste în Hristos / With love in Christ,
Părintele Constantin, Părintele Florin & Diaconul Nicolae

Year-round, the Divine Liturgy starts at 9am on Sundays and every major feast day.

Vespers take place on Saturday evenings and before feast days.

Confessions: before or after the divine services or at the request of the faithful.

The services are celebrated in both Romanian and English. Our parish follows the New Calendar.

Special Services: memorial services (parastase), baptisms, weddings, funerals and other special services should be arranged with Rev. Fr. Constantin Lapustea,
(408) 229-0365 home, (408) 888-6793 cell, email: lapusteaconstantin@yahoo.com

Please see also our calendar section. Everyone is invited!

Thanks to all who help our charitable work in Romania!

"TEOFAN, through the grace of God, Metropolitan of Moldova and Bucovina, following the word of the Holy Scripture which says that in the Church there are different works, but it is the same God who works all in all (1 Corinthians 12:5-6), we rejoice when the sons and daughters of our righteous Church multiply the talents received as a gift from the Most Merciful God, defending the Orthodox faith and working for the good of the Church. We confer, with paternal love, this DISTINCTION OF WORTHINESS TO THE CHURCH OF HOLY CROSS, SAN JOSE."