Easter Vigil and First Mass of Easter
- Occurring
- for 2 hours
- Venue
- St Bartholomew the Great
- Address West Smithfield City of London, EC1A 9DS, United Kingdom
The Easter Vigil, with the lighting of the Easter Fire, and the first mass of Easter, is celebrated, meeting outside in the garden for the lighting of the fire. The church comes back to life, with candles and music and incense, as the great Alleluias are proclaimed.
Preacher: Bishop Martin Wharton
Mass Setting: Messe – Widor
Lucis creator optime – Palestrina
Song of Miriam & Moses (chant)
Go down, Moses – arr. Rupert Gough
Like as the hart – Croft
Communion Motet: Haec Dies – Wood
Easter Vigil and First Mass of Easter
8 Apr 2023, 8 p.m. for 2 hours
Easter Vigil and First Mass of Easter
8 Apr 2023, 8 p.m. for 2 hours