The evening prayer service of the Orthodox Church, traditionally celebrated at sunset. Vespers includes psalms, hymns, scripture readings, and incense. On Saturday evenings, Great Vespers is often combined with the Sunday Divine Liturgy. The service marks the end of the liturgical day and prepares the faithful for rest and reflection.

Brief prayer services traditionally celebrated at specific times of day: First Hour (6 AM), Third Hour (9 AM), Sixth Hour (noon), and Ninth Hour (3 PM). Each Hour includes psalms, troparia, and prayers appropriate to that time of day. These services sanctify the day and connect us to Christ's Passion, as they commemorate specific moments in His crucifixion and death.

The central worship service of the Orthodox Church, celebrating the Eucharist (Holy Communion). Usually celebrated on Sundays and feast days, the Divine Liturgy consists of the Liturgy of the Word (scripture readings) and Liturgy of the Faithful (Eucharistic prayer and communion). The most common forms are the Liturgies of St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great.

A devotional service of praise consisting of hymns sung while standing ("akathist" means "not sitting"). The most famous is the Akathist to the Theotokos, traditionally sung during the fifth Friday of Great Lent. Akathists can honor Christ, the Theotokos, or various saints. These services are deeply moving expressions of Orthodox hymnography and devotion.

The midpoint between Pascha and Pentecost, celebrated on the Wednesday of the fourth week after Pascha. This feast commemorates Christ teaching in the Temple during the Feast of Tabernacles, offering "living water" to those who believe. The day connects Christ's Resurrection with the coming gift of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing continuous spiritual refreshment.

The fifth Sunday of Pascha, commemorating Christ's encounter with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well. Jesus revealed Himself as the Messiah and offered her "living water." This feast celebrates evangelism, as the woman became the first missionary to the Gentiles. The Gospel reading emphasizes Christ as the source of eternal life and spiritual refreshment.

The sixth Sunday of Pascha, commemorating Christ healing the man born blind. Jesus declared "I am the light of the world" and gave sight to the man who washed in the Pool of Siloam. This miracle represents spiritual illumination and baptism. The feast emphasizes Christ as the true light who opens both physical and spiritual eyes.