Thursday, April 11, 2013

Easter Vigil


 The High Altar before the Vigil Ceremonies began on Papa Stronsay


Preparations in the Sacristy


The Easter Fire prepared by Br Valentine seen on left


Br Yousef Marie sings the Exsultet for the first time as a Deacon


Br Jean-Marie, our sub-deacon chanting the first lesson 


Father Anthony Mary for the first time as a priest blesses the Pascal Water


Holy Mass begins with the images still covered in purple


Chanting of the Easter Vigil Gospel, with images now unveiled


 Br Yousef as deacon assists Fr Anthony as he celebrates Holy Mass


The Regina Caeli rings out as our hearts are filled with joy
 as the Lenten Fast is now at an end!


Easter Sunday morning is calm, bright and sunny


The Holy Island of Papa Stronsay as see from our boat.

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