Holy Week and Easter 2008
- some pictures from the principal services in Holy Week at Christ Church
the Sanctuary,
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday
(16th March) - to mark
the beginning of Holy Week Sir John
Stainer's "The Crucifixion" was
presented with organist Gary Cowling,
the Church choir and guest soloists
Barry Fry (bass) and Tim Reynolds
(tenor), under the direction of Rev
Derek Jones.
Holy Tuesday - The Stations of the Cross
Maundy Thursday - Commemoration of the Last Supper, Stripping of the Altar,
Tenebrae, and Prayer Vigil
the darkened church (below)
Good Friday - At the Foot of the Cross - Meditational Service
Behold the Cross on which was hung the
Saviour of the world
Easter Eve - the Great Vigil of Easter - Lighting of the New Fire; Vigil Readings; and Renewal of Baptismal Vows
the Pascal Candle
Easter Day 23rd March - Eucharist
