Title: The Risen Christ; Date: 1509-1516; Artist: Albrecht Altdorfer (ca. 1480-1538); Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-18; Mark 16:1-8

The Great Easter Vigil | Lighting of the New Fire, Easter Lessons & First Eucharist of Easter (with Music)

We will gather in person for a celebration of the Easter Vigil including the Lighting of the New Fire, Easter Lessons, Renewal of Baptismal Vows & the First Eucharist of Easter at 7:00 pm. The live-stream of the service at this link https://events.locallive.tv/events/168778 (once on the site, please remember to increase the volume setting up as the default will be to set to mute) — if you have tech troubles, contact Local Live at support@locallive.tv or call +1 877-355-6225.

All are welcome as we gather in person together in our beloved church.
Easter Vigil including the Lighting of the New Fire, Easter Lessons, Renewal of Baptismal Vows & the First Eucharist of Easter (with Music — in the Nave of the Church)
Lesson 1: Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21
Canticle: 8
Lesson 2: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Hymn: Now the Green Blade Rises
Lesson 3: Zephaniah 3:14-20
Hymn: Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Epistle: Romans 6:3-11
Psalm:114
Gospel: Luke 24:1-12
Easter fellowship follows

See the Episcopal Church Glossary for more information about this service.
https://www.episcopalchurch.org/glossary/easter-vigil/

Title: Easter, Empty Tomb. Date: 1973; Artist: JESUS MAFA; Object/Function: Painting; Country: Cameroon; Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10; Luke 24:13-49; Luke 24:1-12

Title: Easter, Empty Tomb. Date: 1973; Artist: JESUS MAFA; Object/Function: Painting; Country: Cameroon; Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10; Luke 24:13-49; Luke 24:1-12. Notes: JESUS MAFA is a response to the New Testament readings from the Lectionary by a Christian community in Cameroon, Africa. Each of the readings was selected and adapted to dramatic interpretation by the community members. Photographs of their interpretations were made, and these were then transcribed to paintings. Permalink: https://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=48301. (Use this link to refer back to this image.)

April 19, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Church of the Holy Apostles + Google Map (212) 807-6799 View Venue Website The Church of the Holy Apostles (212) 807-6799 info@holyapostlesnyc.org View Organizer Website Church, Community, Holy Eucharist (with Music), Livestreamed, Mass, Music, Outreach, Special Events
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