Xaghra Parish » Gallery » 2016 » Holy Week and Easter » 26 MAR 2016 - pm EASTER SATURDAY VIGIL

DSC_0001 Lighting the Easter Fire
DSC_0004 Archpriest awaits the New Light
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DSC_0006 Blessing the Paschal Candle
DSC_0007 Embedding the first of five grains of incense in the candle
DSC_0008 Embedding the second grain of incense in the candle
DSC_0009 Embedding the third grain of incense in the candle
DSC_0011 Embedding the fourth grain of incense in the candle
DSC_0012 Embedding the fifth grain of incense in the candle
DSC_0013 Alpha and Omega on candle - the beginning and the end
DSC_0014 Taking the New Light from the Paschal Candle
DSC_0015 Taking the New Light to the Congregation in Church
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DSC_0020 Members of congregation light their candles
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DSC_0024 Putting the Paschal Candle in its stand
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