There are no recent bookmarks.

universal accessibility

Accessibility Info

QR Code

Please Note: This event has expired.

An Advent Procession with Lessons and Carols

Presented by Christ Church Cathedral at Christ Church Cathedral, Cincinnati OH

Dec 03 2023
An Advent Procession with Lessons and Carols

The Christ Church Cathedral choir will perform at Christ Church Cathedral

4:30-5:00 pm | Pre-Service Organ Recital

5:00-6:15 pm | Advent Procession

This beautiful service is a wonderful way to begin the season of waiting for Christ’s birth. It is built around the seven Great “O” Antiphons that were traditionally sung at Vespers on the seven days prior to Christmas and eventually became the seven stanzas of the familiar Advent hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” During the service, music, Scripture readings, and prayers invite us to reflect on each of the antiphons. Seven gorgeous banners bearing the “O” Antiphon symbols, each carried in procession while its corresponding antiphon is sung, make this a visually as well as musically rich experience. Music sung by the choir will include: O Sapientia (Ramsey), O Lord, How Shall I Meet You (Casurella), Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen (Cashmore), Matins Responsory (Fishell), O Thou the Central Orb (Wood), Rorate coeli (Rheinberger), and There Is No Rose (McDowall).

The service is preceded by an organ recital featuring cathedral organist Stephan Casurella.

Incense will be used at this service.

The service will be available via live stream at https://cincinnaticathedral.com/livestream/.

ADMISSION INFO

Free Admission

    Official Website

LOCATION

Christ Church Cathedral

318 E 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Full map and directions

PARKING INFO

There is parking on the street, as well as across the street from the cathedral at Queen City Square Garage. Enter on Fourth Street between Sycamore and Broadway. We are handicap accessible.

ArtsWave Newsletter Signup

Stay connected to what's going on in Greater Cincinnati's arts with ArtsWave's newsletter, Arts All Around. You'll find recommendations for arts events using ArtsWave Guide, hear about upcoming shows with ArtsWave Pass deals, the latest from our podcast and blog, plus so much more!