Abu Dhabi: Easter Vigil and Solemn Mass mark the grand Celebrations at St. Joseph’s Cathedral

By Alphonse Mendonsa
Bellevision Media Network

Abu Dhabi, 05 Apr 2015: The solemn Easter Vigil marking the feast of the Glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ was observed in St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Abu Dhabi on Saturday, 4 April 2015 at 10.30 pm followed by the solemn Easter Mass. A vast number of devotees attended the grand Easter Ceremony.

 

The Easter Vigil was divided into four parts: Service of Light, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of Baptism, and Liturgy of the Eucharist.

 

 

During the Easter Vigil and prior to blessing of Fire and Paskal Candle all the lights were put out The service began at the entrance of the church. A new fire was lit that was blessed by the chief celebrant HE Bishop Paul Hinder.

 

During the Easter vigil, five readings-four from the Old Testament and a passage from the Letter of St. Paul to the Romans followed by the Gospel from New Testament were read.

 

Deacon Don in his homily highlighted the significance of Easter and the risen Christ.

 

Following the homily, the Easter Water was blessed after the recitation of the Litany of the Saints by Rupert Vaz. Baptismal promises were renewed and the faithful were sprinkled with the newly blessed water. A few new candidates were baptized during the Baptismal Promises renewal.

 

 

The solemn Easter Mass continued and ended around 1.00am.

 

Vote of thanks was proposed by Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Savarimuthu and he thanked each and everyone involved from day one of the Holy week and especially for the preparation of Easter Services.  

 

The English choir led by John Fernandes and his team rendered melodius hymns throughout the celebrations.

 

Bellevision.com UAE Team wishes all its readers, supporters, advertisers and well-wishes a Happy and Blessed Easter.