The Service of Tenebrae, meaning “darkness” or “shadows,” has been practiced by the church since medieval times. Once a Service for the monastic community, Tenebrae later became an important part of the worship of the common folk during Holy Week. We join Christians of many generations throughout the world in using the liturgy of Tenebrae. From this night, Christ entered into his passion, and as lights are extinguished, we ponder the depth of Christ’s suffering and death on Good Friday. We remember the cataclysmic nature of his sacrifice as we hear the sudden sound of the “strepitus”; and through the small but persistent flame of the Christ candle at the conclusion of the Service, we anticipate the joy of ultimate Easter victory.
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