Easter Triduum—Easter Vigil

The last part of the Great Three Days (Triduum) began with the congregation gathered in the Hörmann Courtyard for the kindling of the new fire and the lighting of the Pascal Candle.

Once inside the Nave, members of the congregation lit their candles the flame passed from the Pascal Candle and listened to the Exsultet

The service continued with the retelling of salvation history through lessons from the Hebrew Scriptures, the renewal of baptismal vows, the joyous Easter proclamation, and holy communion.

Following worship, the congregation returned to the Courtyard to break their Lenten fast with a sweet feast of champagne, strawberries, and cookies.

The Vigil began with the lighting of a new fire in the courtyard, and then the Paschal candle was lit from the fire.The congregation processed into the Nave and candles were lit during the singing of the Exulted.The first part of the Vigil centered around lessons from the Hebrew scriptures and recounting salvation history, beginning with the creation.Following the Litany of the Saints, the ministers returned in their Easter vestments to lead the Easter proclamation: Christ is risen! Alleluia!The Vigil concluded with the celebration of communion amid the beautiful array of Easter lilies.
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