The liturgy begins outside the church with the Easter fire. Here, in LivornoLoisyPrestonSwitzerlandWausauLoisyThe procession into the church pauses three times, as the three candles are progressively lit.As each candle is lit, the deacon proclaims “Lumen Christi,” to which all respond, “Deo gratias.” Here, in WausauThe august chant of the Exultet is sung by the deacon (or celebrant). Here, in SwitzerlandThe Paschal Candle is litLivornoAfter the candle is lit, the Exultet continues. Here, in LoisyThe chanting of the propheciesThe prophecies are interspersed with responses sung by the sistersPrestonWausauThe liturgy continues with the blessing of the baptismal fontLivornoThe ministers prostrate as the litanies of saints is sung. Here, in Maria EngelportLoisyPrestonSwitzerlandThe intonation of the Gloria. Here, in LoisyDuring the Gloria, the statues and images that have been covered in violet are revealed, as seen here in LivornoMaria EngelportSwitzerlandThe elevation of the MassWausauLoisyAfter the Mass, the faithful gather for a small celebratory reception. Here, in LoisySwitzerlandThe Paschal Candle in Maria Engelport
