Fr Laurence prepared the proscomedia for the
main chalice |
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Come, take the light! Veniti de primiti lumina! |
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The darkened Church begins to fill with light |
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The toaca sounds as the bells begin to ring |
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Faithful outside listen to the Gospel reading |
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The Gospel is proclaimed by the
Archbishop
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Crowds gather outside the Cathedral |
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Listening quietly to the Gospel reading |
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His Eminence and clergy at the main doors |
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Choir members sing "Hristos a inviat!" |
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Christ is Risen!
Hristos a Inviat! |
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Parishioners carefully hold their "Paschal light" |
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"Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered..." |
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... But let the righteous be glad!" |
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Participants fill the Cathedral for Liturgy |
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A partial view of the Cathedral's "Archbishop Valerian" Choir |
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Frs Pop & Lazar read the Sermon of St John |
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Archbishop Nathaniel listens to the Paschal
sermon from the throne |
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Clergy who served the Resurrection services |
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A wonderful reception is held each year |
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Traditional Paschal baskets and foods are blessed |
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The Cathedral, now aglow with new life sits silent
in the early morning |
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The
moon looks down in the darkness over the brightly lit Cathedral |
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PASCHAL VESPERS
a Doua Invierii |
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Participants process again around the church |
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The Gospel is read in
11 languages |
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Marius Sidau sounds the toaca once more |
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Reading of the Gospel at the doors outside |
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Even the youngest enjoy the special day |
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Clergy take turns reading the Gospel with faithful |
