contemp nativiity

Eve of the Feast of the Nativity - Festal Eucharist

 5:00 pm

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, The Very Reverend Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt, Preacher

This 5:00 pm service of Holy Eucharist begins with a prelude of sacred choral music and congregational carols and includes the blessing of the Christmas Crèche as we joyfully give thanks for the birth of Christ.

Prelude

Fantasy on Tempus Adest Floridum - Karen Keene

Choral Anthems

Carol of the Bells - Mykola Leontovich/Peter Wilhousky

In Dulci Jubilo - Cecilia McDowall

Rise Up Shepherd and Follow - Erik Meery

There Is Truth Send From Above - Thomas Lloyd

In the Stillness- Sally Bemish

Postlude

Paean on Divinum Mysterium - John Cook