One of the most moving choral services of the year, this meditation employs lessons and carols, spirituals, anthems, motets, and congregational hymns to illuminate the Passion of Christ, which is retold using biblical narratives from Mark, Matthew, and John, sung to some of the most ancient plainchant known to the Church.

The service will include the following magnificent and beautiful selections:

• Bruce Neswick, “In the cross of Christ I glory” Tomter
• Owain Park, I wonder as I wander
• David Hurd, “A stable lamp is lighted” Andújar
• Nancy Wertsch, In monte Oliveti
• Charles Snider, Was ever grief like mine
• Thomas Tallis, “To mock your reign, O dearest Lord” Third Tune
• Kenneth Leighton, “Drop, drop, slow tears” from Crucifixus pro
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• Trond Kverno, Corpus Christi Carol
• “Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended” Herzliebster Jesu
• Spiritual, Were you there when they crucified my Lord
• Antonio Lotti, Crucifixus à 8

All worship services at the Cathedral of St. Philip are admission free, and all are welcome.