The statues, relics, and the large frame behind the altar have been veiled since the first Sunday of PassiontideEaster Vigil: the candle that is lit at the new Easter fire will be used to light the three-branched candleOnce in the church, the three-branched candle is lit three times to the chant of “Lumen Christi.”The deacon places the incense in each branch of the cross on the Paschal candleHe then lights the Paschal candle with the three-branched candleSinging of the ExultetProcession to the baptismal fontBlessing of the baptismal fontThe Paschal candle is immersed three times in the waterProstration during the Litany of SaintsSolemn Mass of the Easter VigilAt the Gloria, all the purple veils are removed. Here the large frame is uncoveredBlessing of the Easter bread and eggs brought by the faithful
