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This symbol-rich liturgy features candlelit readings, psalms and canticles, renewal of baptismal vows, the First Eucharist of Easter, and festive choral anthems sung by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street.

The Liturgy of Good Friday, including the Solemn Collects, devotional hymns, Veneration of the Cross, the Passion Gospel according to John chanted by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, and choral anthems of Casals and Gesualdo.

“Good Friday is about the most confounding of ideas, God in flesh among us is crucified, lynched, is treated like people like him are treated, even when they are the Son of God.” The Rev. Winnie Varghese offered the reflection during the Liturgy of Good Friday.

The Great Vigil of Easter dates from the second century CE when new members of the Christian community were welcomed with baptism and Holy Communion.

Julian Wachner performs the 6th and final Lamentatio improvisation as today's Comfort at One video, pulled from his inspired service preludes and postludes.

Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist, with choral anthems of Friedell and Duruflé  sung by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street.