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Holy Week: Holy Saturday
At the Easter Vigil of Holy Saturday, the mystery
of salvation in the Resurrection of Christ is celebrated. The lights of the church are
dim until the reading of Isaiah 60, when they are suddenly turned on. Already,
in the dramatic candle lighting ceremony of Jrakalouytz, the
joy of Easter Eve has begun.
The Reading of the 12 Lessons:
- Genesis 1:1-3,24
- Genesis 22:1-18
- Exodus 12:1-24
- Jonah 1:1-4,11
- Exodus 14:24-15:2
- Isaiah 60:1-13
- Job 38:1-30
- IV Kings 2:1-22
- Joshua 1:1-9
- Jeremiah 31:31-34
- Ezekie1 37:1-14
- Danie1 3:1-90
This last reading of Daniel is read by a chorus leader and three other readers who represent the three young men who were thrown in the fire but were not burned, symbolizing the entombment of Jesus who, although buried, did not see corruption.
The Resurrection chant is sung:
"Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem. Christ is risen from the dead. Alleluia! Come ye people, sing unto the Lord. Alleluia! To Him that is risen from the dead, Alleluia! To Him that enlightened the world, Alleluia!"
Holy Saturday Services- Matins
- Easter Vigil
- Divine Liturgy
- Matthew 27:62-66
- I Corinthians 15:1-11
- Matthew 28:1-20
Holy Saturday
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