As it is gradually unvieled the people are asked to venerate the cross. The ceremony closes with a simple communion service after which the ministers leave in silence. There is no mass on Holy Saturday. It is a day of waiting and anticipation. In the morning we have a simple prayer service at the tomb of the Lord to remember the death of the Lord and to remember our loved ones who have died.
People come constantly throughout the day to bring flowers and to visit the graves of loved ones.
At dark the solemn Easter vigil begins. It begins with the blessing of the new fire and the Easter candle. The candle is carried into a darkened church. After a hymn in praise of the risen Christ, a series of readings reminds us of our entire Old Testament history. The gospel tells of the resurrection of the Lord.