Into the darkness of Good Friday: The liturgy of Tenebrae

[Michie]

Tenebrae is an often forgotten part of Holy Week that immerses the faithful into the darkness of the death of Christ.

One of the many beautiful liturgies of Holy Week, which does not always receive much notice, is the liturgical service called Tenebrae.

The Latin name is translated as “darkness,” and it is a liturgy celebrated by Roman Catholics as well as Anglicans, Protestants and some Orthodox Churches.

Essentially it consists of chanting the Liturgy of the Hours on the final three days of Lent. The liturgical hours of Matins and Lauds (Office of Readings and Morning Prayer) for Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday are typically anticipated the evening before andcelebrated in candlelight.

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Into the darkness of Good Friday: The liturgy of Tenebrae

Tenebrae is an often forgotten part of Holy Week that immerses the faithful into the darkness of the death of Christ.

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[Gregory Thompson]

I tend to experience a "darkness" on Good Friday, every year. Need to pray more intently to remain in the light.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[RileyG]

Thanks for posting! I know they have a Tenebrae with the seminarians at the Cathedral in my city! Too bad I wasn't able to attend this year