The Paschal Candle in Maria EngelportSwitzerlandAfter the Mass, the faithful gather for a small celebratory reception. Here, in LoisyThe elevation of the MassSwitzerlandDuring the Gloria, the statues and images that have been covered in violet are revealed, as seen here in LivornoThe intonation of the Gloria. Here, in LoisySwitzerlandThe ministers prostrate as the litanies of saints is sung. Here, in Maria EngelportLivornoThe liturgy continues with the blessing of the baptismal fontThe prophecies are interspersed with responses sung by the sistersThe chanting of the propheciesAfter the candle is lit, the Exultet continues. Here, in LoisyLivornoThe Paschal Candle is litThe august chant of the Exultet is sung by the deacon (or celebrant). Here, in SwitzerlandAs each candle is lit, the deacon proclaims “Lumen Christi,” to which all respond, “Deo gratias.” Here, in WausauThe procession into the church pauses three times, as the three candles are progressively lit.SwitzerlandThe liturgy begins outside the church with the Easter fire. Here, in Livorno
