Easter Vigil and Liturgy

for 2 hours
Villars English Church
Villars English Church, Aiglon Chapel, Route des Hôtels, 26, Villars-sur-Ollon,, 1884, Switzerland

The Easter Vigil and Liturgy is the most remarkable service of the year. We mark Easter from the kindling of the new fire, the lighting of the Paschal Candle, a time of vigil and prayer, the Easter acclamation and the renewal of our baptismal vows.
This ancient and beautiful liturgy guides us from the darkness of death into the light of new life.
The service begins after sunset and normally lasts about two hours.

St John's, Territet-Montreux

St. John's in Territet-Montreux is an English-speaking Anglo-Catholic community nestled in the heart of the Swiss Riviera. Within sight of the Château de Chillon, Territet is a place steeped in history – it lies along the ancient pilgrim's road to Rome, a path once walked by the four-year-old Alfred the Great and, two centuries later, by King Canute himself, both making their way to the alpine passes into Italy.


Every Sunday, we joyfully celebrate the Sung Eucharist in a church beloved for its architectural beauty, its exceptional acoustics, its choir, and the rare privilege of an organ now approaching 150 years of age – one of the finest and rarest instruments of its kind in Switzerland.


All are welcome to join us to encounter the goodness of God in prayer, and to share in the journey of coming to know Jesus Christ.

Read more about our history in ABOUT US.

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Church House

Avenue de Chillon, 92
Montreux

1820
+41 21 963 43 54
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Easter Vigil and Liturgy

for 2 hours
Villars English Church
Villars English Church, Aiglon Chapel, Route des Hôtels, 26, Villars-sur-Ollon,, 1884, Switzerland

The Easter Vigil and Liturgy is the most remarkable service of the year. We mark Easter from the kindling of the new fire, the lighting of the Paschal Candle, a time of vigil and prayer, the Easter acclamation and the renewal of our baptismal vows.
This ancient and beautiful liturgy guides us from the darkness of death into the light of new life.
The service begins after sunset and normally lasts about two hours.

Our Archdeaconry

Safeguarding

In common with the rest of the Diocese in Europe, we have robust procedures to ensure the safety of young children and vulnerable adults. St John’s designated safeguarding officer is Peter Elias. Please contact him at [email protected] for any enquiries or concerns.

Safeguarding in the Diocese