Tenebrae, or a Service of Shadows, was once part of the Church’s Divine Office during Holy Week. It is a service of psalms and readings, primarily from the Book of Lamentations. As the service ...

During Holy Week, amid all the new and artistic celebrations of Christ’s passion that come each year, Cindy de Jong looks forward to one tradition: the Tenebrae service, to be held this year at 11 a.m ...

Easter is a time of mixed emotions. According to Church of England figures, up to a million people will go to church on Easter Sunday to celebrate the joy and hope of the resurrection of Christ. But ...

The sunlight filtering through the windows of the Holy Cross Monastery chapel was beginning to lose its strength. It was getting close to 4 p.m., and a steady stream of visitors was making its way in ...

Faith Lutheran Church will present a tenebrae service Sunday featuring a chamber orchestra and chancel choir. Tenebrae is Latin for "darkness," and services reflect on the death of Jesus Christ. The ...

To the uninitiated, Tenebrae looks like some ancient cultish ritual. Surpliced clergy and choristers line up on opposing sides of a dimly lit sanctuary and engage in a solemn battle consisting of some ...

Tenebrae is a rare Lenten service that, most years, does not draw a large congregation, though I hope it will this year. Tenebrae takes place at Notre Dame Cathedral on the Wednesday evening of Holy ...

The church was usually semi-dark when my parents, sisters and I arrived for the Good Friday service. Tenebrae, which means darkness, is a centuries-old Christian service that recalls the last three ...

KINGSTON — The First Congregational Church of Kingston welcomes you to join the Tenebrae, service of shadows, on Thurs., April 6, 7 p.m., at 6 Church Street, Kingston. Tenebrae is a prolonged ...