Tenebrae Set for Wednesday of Holy Week at Cathedral Author: Diocese of Fall River In the News 19 Mar 2018 Share FALL RIVER — A special prayer service called Tenebrae is held each year on the Wednesday evening of Holy Week at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fall River. This year, it will take place on Wednesday, March 28, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Rooted in monastic tradition, this service of readings, psalms and hymns begins in the light which eventually fades into darkness as the candles in the sanctuary are gradually extinguished. The word Tenebrae is Latin for “darkness” or “shadows.” Christians of all denominations and their clergy are invited to participate as a means of sharing worship during these holy days when the focus of all the followers of Jesus Christ is on his passion, death and resurrection. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., of the Fall River Diocese will preside at the service and by custom a minister from another Christian denomination will preach. Clergy are welcome to enter the sacristy chapel of the Cathedral to vest according to their own tradition and to participate in the procession. Diocese of Fall River Office of Communications Categories In the News Press Releases and Statements Messages from The Bishop Bishop's Blog Success Stories Photo Gallery Videos Previous Next Related Posts In the News 18 Mar 2016 Ecumenical Tenebrae Prayer Service isWednesday of Holy Week at Cathedral The great liturgical drama of Holy Week extends from Palm Sunday, when the Passion is read, to Easter Sunday, when the joyful Alleluias proclaim the Resurrection of Jesus. In the … Read More In the News 31 Mar 2017 Ecumenical Tenebrae Prayer Service isWednesday of Holy Week at Cathedral FALL RIVER — A Tenebrae service will take place at 7:30 p.m. on April 12, the Wednesday of Holy Week, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Spring St., in Fall River. The … Read More In the News 17 Mar 2016 Cathedral Holy Week Schedule Announced The Cathedral Church of St. Mary of the Assumption 327 Second Street (at the corner of Spring Street), Fall River, Mass. PALM SUNDAY: March 19-20, 2016 Regular weekend Mass schedule … Read More