Litany of the Saints
Before the changes instituted by Pius XII, the Easter Vigil service was held on Holy Saturday morning. The part of the service devoted to the blessing of fire and entry into a dark sanctuary had not anticipated nor been adapted to modern lighting. The Liturgy of the word consisted of twelve readings. The conferral of baptism was envisaged, though rarely performed. This was followed by the Litany of the Saints and the celebration of an abbreviated Mass. The service concluded with an abbreviated Vespers service.