31/03/2026
One of the most dramatic Easter services of the church calendar.
The service of Tenebrae, meaning “darkness” or “shadows,” has been practised by the church since medieval times. Once a service for the monastic community,
Readings and music trace the story of Christ’s passion. The power of silence and darkness suggests the drama of this momentous day. As lights are extinguished, we ponder the depth of Christ’s suffering and death; we remember the nature of his sacrifice as we hear the overwhelming sound of the “noise crash”; and through the return of the small but persistent.
Thursday April 2nd 7pm 50 Lincoln Road Christchurch. St Martin St James www.stmjs.nz
