His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey is currently leading the Service of the Apokathelosis at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Wilmington, Delaware. The service began at 2:30 p.m., drawing the faithful into one of the most solemn and contemplative moments of Holy Week.
The Apokathelosis, which reenacts the un-nailing and removal of Christ’s body from the Cross, invites deep reflection on the suffering and sacrifice at the heart of the Orthodox Christian faith. With Metropolitan Apostolos presiding, the liturgical atmosphere is marked by reverence, stillness, and a shared sense of spiritual focus.
Holy Trinity Cathedral, a cornerstone of Orthodox life in Wilmington, continues to serve its community with devotion and care. The Archpastoral presence of His Eminence affirms the unity of the Church and strengthens the bond between the Metropolis and the local parish.
As the congregation prepares for the Epitaphios procession later this evening, the Apokathelosis stands as a moment of sacred pause—a time to grieve, reflect, and quietly await the hope of the Resurrection.