EASTER EVE the Vigil and Mass in the Holy Night of Easter
- Occurring
- for 1 hour, 15 mins
- Venue
- St Edmund's
- Address Church Road Downham Market, PE38 9LF, United Kingdom
THE MOST IMPORTANT SERVICE IN THE WHOLE CHURCH YEAR!
(has been called 'the midnight Mass of Easter')
EASTER EVE (HOLY SATURDAY)
Act 3.1 of the Easter Festival
FESTIVAL OF LIGHT
The solemn blessing in darkness of the Easter (Paschal) Candle, representing the unquenchable light of the Risen Christ. The light is shared around all who are present.
FESTIVAL OF STORY
eadings from the holy Bible, calling to mind God's saving actions 'from the beginning', culminating is the Resurrection of Jesus to new and everlasting life.
FESTIVAL OF WATER
The Blessing of the Baptismal Water of the Font, and the renewal of our Baptismal Christian commitment.
FESTIVAL OF THANKSGIVING
the first Eucharist and Holy Communion of Easter.
YOU ARE WELCOME AND WARMLY INVITED
EASTER EVE the Vigil and Mass in the Holy Night of Easter
19 Apr 2025, 8 p.m. for 1 hour, 15 mins
EASTER EVE the Vigil and Mass in the Holy Night of Easter
19 Apr 2025, 8 p.m. for 1 hour, 15 mins