Tenebrae Service

Tenebrae: A Service of Shadows The service of Tenebrae, meaning “darkness” or “shadows,” is a prolonged meditation on Christ’s suffering. Readings trace the story of Christ’s passion, music portrays his pathos, and the power of silence and darkness suggests the drama of this momentous event. As lights are extinguished, we ponder the depth of Christ’s suffering and death; we remember the cataclysmic nature of his sacrifice as we hear the overwhelming sound of the “strepitus”; and through the return of the small but persistent flame of the Christ candle at the conclusion of the service, we anticipate the joy of ultimate victory. We join Christians of many generations throughout the world in using the liturgy of Tenebrae. Led by the Christian Reformed Chaplaincy in partnership with the Faith & Spirituality Centre.

Location:

Firmitas B – Vitruvian Space – Downtown Campus DC12

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/tenebrae-service