THE HOLY LITURGY OF EASTER EVEN (HOLY SATURDAY NIGHT, APRIL 19TH)
Rejoice in the Holy Paschal Sacrifice, Breaking Death and Hell by the Power of God’s Life, Resurrecting in Triumph Over the World, Sin, Death, and the Grave! THE ANCIENT LITURGY OF SAINT JAMES OF JERUSALEM FOR THE PASCHAL MIDNIGHT VIGIL AND LITURGICAL SERVICE, ACCORDING TO THE USE OF THE ANCIENT CHURCH OF THE WEST THE INTEROIT (The “Exultet” Easter Proclamation) (The Exultet is sung by the celebrant or deacon carrying the Paschal Candle into the church after the blessing of the Holy Flame outside.) Rejoice, heavenly powers! Sing, choirs of angels! Exult, all creation around God’s throne! Jesus Christ, our King, is risen! Sound the trumpet of salvation! Rejoice, O earth, in shining splendor, Radiant in the brightness of your King! Christ has conquered! Glory fills you! Darkness vanishes forever! Rejoice, O Mother Church! Exult in glory! The risen Saviour shines upon you! Let this place resound with ...
