First Friday at St. Anthony of Padua

Observe your First Friday at St. Anthony of Padua Maronite Church! Begin with the Divine Liturgy (Holy Mass) at 10:30 AM, or visit any time between noon and 9 PM for Adoration — confession available throughout — and visit the new relic chapel in the southeastern corner.

Called “beit sodeh” (home of the martyrs) in Syriac, the relic chapel is located in the lightest area of the church, symbolizing the dwelling place of the saints in the Beatific Vision of the Splendor of God. Relics of more than 300 saints from around the world are enshrined here for veneration.