easter midnight mass and the “salubong”

Holy Week in Lucban has just been concluded with a joyous and spectacular celebration as we commemorate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Black Saturday rites started with the blessing of the fire held at the basketball court.  A procession then followed going to the church with no lights on except the candles held by devotees.  Total blackout engulfed the church as candle lights were put off prior to the start of the reading of the Gospel and singing of the Psalms which was led by the wonderful voices of the Canticle Choir.  As the “Gloria” is being sung, all lights were turned on while the image of the Risen Christ, carried by lay ministers, entered dramatically from behind the backside of the church.

The traditional “Salubong” was likewise extra-ordinary.  A little angel, played by a little boy threw petals as he slided in a rope, suspended in the air, towards the platform where the other angels are singing “Allelujia”.  Fireworks added excitement to the joyful feast.

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Blessing of the fire

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Flying Angel"

 

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