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On this day Christians commemorate the passion, or suffering, and death on the cross of the Lord, Jesus Christ. What does Tenebrae mean?
If you want to experience the full effect of Easter then this service is a must. The word “tenebrae” comes from the Latin meaning “darkness.” The Tenebrae or Service of Shadows is an ancient Christian Good Friday service that makes use of gradually diminishing light through the extinguishing of candles to symbolize the events of that week from the triumphant Palm Sunday entry through Jesus’ burial. This increasing darkness symbolizes the approaching darkness of Jesus’ death and of hopelessness in the world without God.
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Carol Roberts
Thank you for this service. It was beautiful and moving.
Diane Nash
This helped me experience,e as much as we can, our lord’s experience for us on that day so long ago. Thank you
brenda walden
Thank you for sharing this Good Friday Service with me. I believe this year’s Maundy Service and Good Friday Service is the best that I have ever had the privilege of witnessing. Good job and thanks to all of you!