Podcast
Sermon: Easter Day
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Liz Maxwell on Easter Day, April 9, 2023. The readings for this day: Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 28:1-10.
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Exsultet & Sermon: Easter Vigil
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.
Music
The Good Friday Passion
Watch (with captions) the video of the chanting of the Passion of Jesus from the Gospel of John, recorded on Good Friday at the Church of the Ascension.
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Sermon: Good Friday
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Posey Krakowsky on Good Friday. The readings for this day: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Psalm 22; Hebrews 10:16-25; John 18:1-19:37.
Events
The Paschal Triduum
and Easter Services
The Paschal Triduum (Paschal from the Hebrew פֶּסַח, transliterated as “Pesach,” meaning “Passover,” and triduum from the Latin for “three days”) refers to the three days from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday, sundown to sundown. They are among the holiest days of the year for Christians and observed with great sincerity and preparation at the Church of the Ascension. Join us as you are able for the most reflective, somber, expectant and joyful services of the Christian year, in person at Fifth Avenue and 10th Street or online at ascensionnyc.org/webcasts.
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Sermon: Maundy Thursday
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Ed Chinery on Maundy Thursday. The readings for this day: Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 116:1, 10-17; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35.
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Sermon: Wednesday in Holy Week
Listen to the homily preached by Rachel Sedor on Wednesday of Holy Week, April 5, 2023.
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Sermon: Tuesday in Holy Week
Listen to the homily preached by Dan Meyers on Tuesday of Holy Week, April 4, 2023.
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Sermon: Monday in Holy Week
Listen to the homily preached by Taylor Catalana on Monday of Holy Week, April 3, 2023.
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Sermon: Palm Sunday
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Posey Krakowsky on Palm Sunday in Lent. The readings for this day: Matthew 21:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:36-27:66.