Easter Vigil Service

We celebrate the Great Vigil, which is the first liturgy of Easter Day. This service begins in darkness on the Bull Street steps and the liturgy consists of four parts:

The Service of Light: a new fire is kindled, and from it the Paschal Candle is lit, symbolizing Christ, the light of the world. The Exsultet, an ancient song of praise, is sung or said as the climax of this part of the liturgy.

The Service of Lessons: key passages from Scripture recount the history of God’s mighty acts and promises. These readings are accompanied by psalms, canticles, and prayers.

Holy Baptism is the Sacrament through which candidates are united to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ (ROMANS 6:3-4), which the Church celebrates on this most holy night.

The Holy Eucharist is the proper culmination of the Easter Liturgy.

Join us for this most blessed and moving service as we share in the joy of our Savior’s triumph and are strengthened by his grace to walk in the newness of life.

We celebrate with the ringing of hand bells in this service. Please feel free to bring your own bell to ring.