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 ...

Previously underappreciated ancient liturgies are making a comeback. One such liturgy? Tenebrae. In the Diocese of Columbus, home to 280,000 Catholics, some 14 parishes (including St. Joseph Cathedral ...

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 ...

The Wednesday of Holy Week, at least at my church, features the celebration of Tenebrae, a deeply moving and ancient liturgy that combines the services of Matins and Lauds for the Triduum and ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. SCARBOROUGH — Tenebrae services are scheduled for Holy Week at St.