Occurring
for 1 hour, 45 mins
This service is a real experience of passing from darkness to light, offering hope to all.
From earliest times Christians have gathered through the night of Easter to recall the story of God’s saving work, from the creation of the world through to the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Easter Vigil marks the end of the emptiness of Holy Saturday, and leads us into the celebration of Christ’s resurrection.
The congregation moves outside for the lighting of the Easter fire, from which the Easter candle is lit. A joyful procession returns into the now brightly lit church; the Exsultet - an ancient hymn of triumph and rejoicing - is sung; the Easter Gospel is proclaimed with joy and splendour; and the First Mass of Easter is celebrated with music, flowers, bells, colours and many shouts of "Alleluia! Christ is risen!"
From earliest times Christians have gathered through the night of Easter to recall the story of God’s saving work, from the creation of the world through to the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Easter Vigil marks the end of the emptiness of Holy Saturday, and leads us into the celebration of Christ’s resurrection.
The congregation moves outside for the lighting of the Easter fire, from which the Easter candle is lit. A joyful procession returns into the now brightly lit church; the Exsultet - an ancient hymn of triumph and rejoicing - is sung; the Easter Gospel is proclaimed with joy and splendour; and the First Mass of Easter is celebrated with music, flowers, bells, colours and many shouts of "Alleluia! Christ is risen!"
Easter Eve: Vigil of Readings, New Fire, Exsultet and First Mass of Easter
30 Mar 2024, 8 p.m. for 1 hour, 45 mins
Easter Eve: Vigil of Readings, New Fire, Exsultet and First Mass of Easter
30 Mar 2024, 8 p.m. for 1 hour, 45 mins