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leojules87

Holy Saturday vigil?

Apr 12, 2009 13:05

As I was driving to teaching parish early this morning, I realized that I hadn't seen or talked to a live person since I was at teaching parish for the Good Friday service. I did video-chat with Brett yesterday, but I didn't talk to anybody in person. I sort of held a vigil without realizing it. I'm sure that if I had tried to be quiet and/or ( Read more... )

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great_rambini April 12 2009, 17:29:54 UTC

Actually, Holy Saturday traditionally has the biggest service of the Church year - the Easter Vigil. It is one of the oldest services of the Church. For an example of the service, look at ELW pg 266 and following. It is a spectacular and beautiful service and has become one of my favorites (once I was old enough to appreciate all 2 hrs or so of it...). It includes 7-12 readings from holy history, baptisms (when possible - this used to be THE service at which to be baptized after the time of preparation), a celebration of light and Holy Communion. If you ever get a chance to attend/participate in a Vigil, jump on it!

He is risen indeed! Alleluia!