Exsultet & Sermon: Easter Vigil

Share This Post

At the Great Vigil of Easter, on the night before Easter morning, a deacon, priest or cantor chants the Exsultet, an ancient prayer proclaiming God’s saving deeds in history, especially Christ’s resurrection and victory over death. Listen to the Rev. Edwin Chinery chant the Exsultet at the Great Vigil on April 8, 2023, followed by the sermon preached that night by the Rev. Elizabeth Maxwell.

      Exsultet & Sermon - Great Vigil of Easter 2023 - Exsultet: The Rev. Edwin Chinery; Sermon: The Rev. Elizabeth Maxwell



AscensionNYC
AscensionNYC

Sermons and audio content from the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in the City of New York

More To Explore

Remember! Sunday morning worship is at 10 a.m. starting June 7
Newsletter

Parish News: June 7

In this week’s newsletter, the rector responds to the detention crisis at Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark, where detainees are on hunger and work strike protesting inhumane conditions. She shares letters from detained immigrants—our siblings and beloved children of God—and invites us to pray, witness, fast in solidarity, support families of detainees, do justice, and act with mercy.

Read More →