Labyrinth Liturgy of Light in Chartres

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Historic liturgies on Easter Eve sometimes included labyrinth dances.  Joyous movements of the clergy as they celebrated the resurrection of Christ using song and symbol were recorded in medieval documents.

This Easter at around 10:00 PM a Liturgy of Light took place in the Chartres Cathedral. Rather than reproducing a medieval service, this prayer on the labyrinth which concluded at the altar was a modern celebration of the joy of knowing and worshipping the Risen Christ.

The labyrinth in the cathedral
The Liturgy of Light/Office de la Lumière
The Bishop of Chartres
Walking the path of life
“May the Light of Christ…
“…illuminate the eyes of our hearts.”
“We magnify you, Light of the world”
The joy of Easter
Celebrating Christ’s resurrection
Honoring the Risen Christ, the Center of All
Sharing Christ’s light
The Paschal Candle returns to the altar
Processing to the East
The congregation joins the procession
Moving towards the altar
Carrying the light of Christ
The labyrinth, looking East
A moment of rest
Walking the labyrinth after the liturgy

Thanks to the bishop, the cathedral of Chartres, and the Community of Chemin Neuf for the meaningful time of prayer we shared during this Easter celebration of God’s profound and wondrous light and love.

To see a video of the liturgy click here.

8 thoughts on “Labyrinth Liturgy of Light in Chartres”

  4. Thank you for sharing this, Jill. Joyce forwarded it to me. We are lucky to live in an age when we can walk in the footsteps of our millennial forebears. God Bless, Jacquelyn

  5. Jill, I’m so glad you were in Chartres at the right time to witness this history-making ceremony. I really appreciate your commentary as well as the amazing set of beautiful pictures. Thank you!

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