Tenebrae

The ceremony of Tenebrae – meaning “darkness” – is one of the Church’s treasures from the liturgy of Holy Week. Traditionally celebrated in the evening as the sun goes down on the eve of each day of the Triduum, after each psalm is chanted a candle is extinguished until the church is left in darkness at the end. Music will include Gregorian chant and polyphony by the Renaissance composer T.L. de Victoria. We keep watch with Our Lord as he begins His Passion for our salvation in the Garden of Olives.

Tenebrae for the Triduum will be offered at 7 p.m. on Holy Wednesday, Holy Thursday and Good Friday.