In the absence of a deacon, it may be sung by a priest or by a cantor. It is sung after a procession with the paschal candle before the beginning of the Liturgy of the Word. It is also used in Anglican and …

sound aloud our mighty King's triumph! knowing an end to gloom and darkness. filled with the mighty voices of the peoples. that I may sing this candle's perfect praises.) (V. The Lord be with you. R. And …

It symbolizes the journey of the Israelites out of Egypt, and also the arrival of Christ who is the Savior of the world.

It is a majestic proclamation of the Resurrection of Christ, a dramatic invitation to heaven and earth to join with the Church in joy and jubilation. It is the rite of sanctification of light and night, of place and …

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ot a deacon. 19. The deacon, after incensing the book and the candle, proclaims the easter Proclamation (exsultet) at the ambo or at a lectern, with all standing and holding lighted candle.

This ancient hymn of praise and blessing is sung at the beginning of the Easter Vigil liturgy and takes its name from the first word of the hymn “exultet” from the Latin “ex saltare” (i.e. to leap for joy).

It remains to notice three accessories of the "Exultet": the ceremonial carried on during its performance; the music to which it has been sung; and the so called "Exultet-rolls" on which it was sometimes written.

Jul 11, 2025 · During the candle-lit Easter vigil, the Easter proclamation is sung by the deacon. This hymn to Christ the light burning in the night-time darkness is known by its first word in Latin, the Exultet.

In this short video, we share the powerful ancient hymn sung during the Easter Vigil.