Epiphany 2023

Please note that while we have included Masses from parishes' regular schedules on the dates below where they apply, we have not reproduced the regular schedules in their entirety, particularly for the Vigil of the Epiphany (January 5). Please check the Arlington Parishes and Neighboring Dioceses pages for parishes' routine schedules.


Vigil of the Epiphany, Thursday, January 5

  • Missa lecta at 6 a.m., St. Benedict, Chesapeake (Diocese of Richmond)

  • Missa lecta at 7 a.m., St. Joseph, Richmond (Diocese of Richmond)

  • Missa lecta at 7 a.m., St. Alphonsus Liguori Shrine, Baltimore (Diocese of Baltimore)

  • Missa lecta at 8 a.m., St. Benedict, Chesapeake (Diocese of Richmond)

  • Missa lecta at 9 a.m., St. Joseph, Richmond (Diocese of Richmond)

  • Sung Vespers and Solemn Blessing of Epiphany Water at 4:30 p.m., St. John the Baptist at Chelsea Academy, Front Royal

  • Solemn Blessing of Epiphany Water at 6 p.m., St. Joseph, Richmond (Diocese of Richmond)

  • Solemn Blessing of Epiphany Water at 6:30 p.m., St. Lawrence, Alexandria

  • Solemn Blessing of Epiphany Water at 7 p.m., Holy Trinity at Renaissance Montessori School, Nokesville

  • Solemn Blessing of Epiphany Water at 7 p.m., St. Anthony Mission, King George

  • Solemn Blessing of Epiphany Water at 7 p.m., St. Alphonsus Liguori Shrine, Baltimore (Diocese of Baltimore)

  • Solemn Blessing of Epiphany Water at 7 p.m., St. Patrick, Wilmington (Diocese of Wilmington)

  • Solemn Blessing of Epiphany Water at 7:15 p.m., St. Benedict, Chesapeake (Diocese of Richmond)

  • Missa cantata (Requiem for Pope Benedict) at 7:30 p.m., St. Rita, Alexandria


Epiphany of Our Lord, Friday, January 6

  • Missa lecta at 7 a.m., St. John the Baptist in the Historic Church, Front Royal

  • Missa lecta at 7 a.m., St. Joseph, Richmond (Diocese of Richmond)

  • Missa lecta at 7 a.m., St. Alphonsus Liguori Shrine, Baltimore (Diocese of Baltimore)

  • Missa lecta at 7:30 a.m., St. John the Beloved, McLean

  • Missa lecta at 8 a.m., Priory of the Annunciation (Canons Regular), Charles Town, WV (Diocese of Wheeling–Charleston)

  • Missa solemnis at 8 a.m., St. Benedict, Chesapeake (Diocese of Richmond)

  • Blessing of Chalk, Gold, and Frankincense after 8 a.m. Mass, St. Benedict, Chesapeake (Diocese of Richmond)

  • Missa lecta at 11:15 a.m., Priory of the Annunciation (Canons Regular), Charles Town, WV (Diocese of Wheeling–Charleston)

  • Missa cantata at 12 noon, Holy Comforter, Charlottesville (Diocese of Richmond)

  • Blessing of Chalk, Gold, and Frankincense at 5:45 p.m., Holy Trinity at Renaissance Montessori School, Nokesville

  • Missa solemnis at 6 p.m., Holy Trinity at Renaissance Montessori School, Nokesville (replaces the usual 7:15 a.m. Mass)

  • Missa lecta at 6 p.m., St. Joseph, Richmond (Diocese of Richmond)

  • Missa cantata at 6 p.m., St. Patrick, Wilmington (Diocese of Wilmington)

  • Missa cantata at 7 p.m., St. Anthony Mission, King George

  • Missa solemnis at 7 p.m., St. John the Baptist at Chelsea Academy, Front Royal

  • Missa cantata at 7 p.m., St. Alphonsus Liguori Shrine, Baltimore (Diocese of Baltimore)

  • Missa lecta at 7 p.m., St. Benedict, Chesapeake (Diocese of Richmond)

  • Missa solemnis at 7:30 p.m., Priory of the Annunciation (Canons Regular), Charles Town, WV (Diocese of Wheeling–Charleston)


Transferred Vigil of the Epiphany (Novus Ordo Calendar), Saturday, January 7

  • Solemn Blessing of Epiphany Water (traditional rite) at 9 a.m., St. Rita, Alexandria

  • Solemn Blessing of Epiphany Water (traditional rite) at 12 noon, St. John the Beloved, McLean


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