I went to the Easter Vigil at St. Paul’s Cathedral and took some photos. The first part of the service is beautiful. The nave is completely dark and the only lighting are the candles everyone holds in one hand while holding the liturgical program in the other. I tried taking numerous photos to capture the candlelight, but this one below is the only one I like:
I tried taking pictures of the bishop and the rest of the clergy when they were at the baptismal font, but I could barely see a thing in those pics. This congregation candlelight shot was the best one, despite its blur.
The Very Reverend Scott Richardson (Cathedral Dean), as usual, preaches an amazingly intelligent and deep sermon.
Several clergy members, including the Very Reverend Scott Richardson. Two of the priests are women, which is really cool.
A shot of the congregation before the service is over.
Here is another shot of the congregation with the Right Reverend James Mathis (San Diego Bishop) in the background.
This is the second time I’ve ever taken photos inside a sanctuary during a service. The last time I did that was during a Michaelmas service at St. Paul’s on K. Street in DC. I also took tons of pictures at the National Cathedral, but that was before the evensong service.
Happy Easter!
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