Ministries

Liturgical Services & Holy Sacraments

The Holy Eucharist (Qurbana Qaddisha)

The Holy Eucharist is the central act of worship in the Ancient Church of the East. Through faith and the invocation of the Holy Spirit, the true Body and Blood of Christ are offered up under the forms of bread and wine for the forgiveness of sins, spiritual healing, and eternal life. Services are celebrated in both Assyrian and English.

Weekly Schedule of Services

• Sundays — Vigil, Morning Prayers & Holy Eucharist
  • Vigil & Morning Prayers (Shahra & Sapra): 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM | St. Zaia Cathedral
  • St. Zaia Cathedral: 9:00 AM (Holy Eucharist in Assyrian) | Middleton Grange
  • St. Zaia Cathedral: 6:00 PM (Holy Eucharist in English — Every second Sunday) | Middleton Grange
  • St. George Parish: 9:00 AM (Holy Eucharist in Assyrian) | Eastlakes Primary School
• Feasts, Great Feasts & Commemorations (Dukhrane)
  • Vigil & Morning Prayers (Shahra & Sapra): 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM on appointed feast days and holy commemorations, followed by the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
• Mondays — Bible Study & Preaching
  • St. Zaia Cathedral: 6:30 PM (Assyrian)
• Daily Services — Evening Prayers (Ramsha)
  • St. Zaia Cathedral: 5:30 PM daily

Holy Sacraments & Special Liturgical Rites

• Holy Baptism (Mamoditha): The sacrament of spiritual rebirth, welcoming infants and converts into the Body of Christ through immersion and anointing with holy oil.
• Holy Matrimony (Zuwwaga): The sacred union of a man and woman in holy wedlock, blessed by the Church through apostolic prayers and rites.
• Service for the Departed (Anidha): Sacred funeral rites, memorial services, and prayers offered for the repose of the souls of our departed brothers and sisters in Christ, entrusting them to God's eternal mercy and resurrection hope.

Note on Scheduling: Celebrations of the Holy Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Matrimony (Marriage Ceremonies), as well as Memorial Services for the Departed (Anidha), are arranged upon request.

Inquiries & Appointments

To schedule a Baptism, Wedding, Memorial Service (Anidha), or pastoral consultation with the clergy, please speak to the parish priests after services or contact us via email at info@stzaiacathedral.org.au.