NewsWhore
03-19-2008, 04:40 PM
While most of the activity for the Easter holidays take place at the vacation destinations, as with modern times, Santo Domingo's Colonial City is where those that are religiously inclined can partake in the original spirit of Easter. On Thursday, 20 March, at 7pm, there will be Holy Thursday special mass at the Cathedral and the Nuestra Senora del Carmen and Santa Barbara churches in the Colonial City. At this Chrism Mass, the leading priests will bless the Oil of Chrism used for Baptism and Confirmation. At the masses, the traditional washing of the feet of priests by their superiors will take place, to symbolize Christ's washing the feet of his Apostles, the first priests. There is also the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament by the people during the night, whereby Catholics commemorate the disciples stayed with Jesus during his agony on the Mount of Olives before the betrayal by Judas. Altars are specially prepared for the occasion.
On Good Friday, at 3pm, the Catholic priests hierarchy gather for the Sermon of the Seven Words that takes place at the Cathedral of Santo Domingo. The Catholic Church then commemorates the Easter Vigil followed by Resurrection mass on Sunday.
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On Good Friday, at 3pm, the Catholic priests hierarchy gather for the Sermon of the Seven Words that takes place at the Cathedral of Santo Domingo. The Catholic Church then commemorates the Easter Vigil followed by Resurrection mass on Sunday.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#14)