Myrrhbearers

A ministry for young women

The Ministry of Myrrhbearers

The ministry of Myrrhbearers especially seeks to develop an active participation of its young women in the life of the Church. Beginning at 7 years old, Myrrhbearers will serve the Church in special ways and hopefully continue doing so throughout their lives. The scope of the ministry includes:

          • Becoming tonsured Readers of the Sunday Epistle

          • Being taught how to prepare the liturgical breads and koliva (memorial wheat).

          • Instruction in the care and cleaning of liturgical items.

          • Instruction in preparing the Church for feast days.

          • Becoming mentors for the younger girls as a Myrrhbearer for Holy Friday.

          • Engaging in Pastoral Care and Outreach.

The Myrrhbearers will meet periodically for instruction.