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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[file:(Barcelona)_Tenebrae_Candelabra_-_Antoni_GaudÃ_-_Museums_of_the_Sagrada_FamÃlia.jpg|thumb|left]] [[file:Jeremia_Lamentationes.jpg|thumb|left]] [[file:Catholic_Tenebrae_service.jpg|thumb|right]] [[file:Front_Side_of_Good_Friday_Church_Bulletin_(Faith_Lutheran_Church).jpg|thumb|right]] '''Tenebrae''' is a religious service held during the final part of [[Holy Week]], specifically on the evenings of [[Maundy Thursday]], [[Good Friday]], and [[Holy Saturday]]. The term "Tenebrae" is derived from the Latin word for "darkness" or "shadows," reflecting the somber and reflective nature of the service.<br />
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==History==<br />
The origins of Tenebrae can be traced back to the early [[Christian Church]], where it was initially part of the [[Divine Office]] or [[Liturgy of the Hours]]. The service was traditionally held in the early morning hours, but over time it was moved to the evening to accommodate the schedules of the faithful.<br />
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==Structure of the Service==<br />
Tenebrae is characterized by the gradual extinguishing of candles while a series of readings and psalms are chanted or recited. The service typically includes:<br />
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* The chanting of [[Psalms]].<br />
* Readings from the [[Book of Lamentations]].<br />
* The recitation of the [[Benedictus]] (the Song of [[Zechariah]]).<br />
* The extinguishing of candles after each reading or psalm.<br />
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The service concludes with the "Strepitus," a loud noise symbolizing the earthquake that followed [[Christ]]'s death, and the final candle, known as the "Christ candle," is hidden, symbolizing the death of [[Jesus Christ]].<br />
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==Significance==<br />
Tenebrae serves as a powerful reminder of the suffering and death of [[Jesus Christ]]. The gradual darkening of the church and the extinguishing of candles symbolize the abandonment of Christ by his disciples and the darkness that fell over the earth during his crucifixion.<br />
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==Modern Observance==<br />
In contemporary practice, Tenebrae services are observed by various [[Christian denominations]], including the [[Roman Catholic Church]], the [[Anglican Communion]], and some [[Protestant]] traditions. The service has seen a resurgence in popularity due to its dramatic and emotional impact.<br />
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==Related Articles==<br />
* [[Holy Week]]<br />
* [[Maundy Thursday]]<br />
* [[Good Friday]]<br />
* [[Holy Saturday]]<br />
* [[Liturgy of the Hours]]<br />
* [[Divine Office]]<br />
* [[Jesus Christ]]<br />
* [[Book of Lamentations]]<br />
* [[Benedictus (Song of Zechariah)]]<br />
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==Categories==<br />
[[Category:Christian liturgical practices]]<br />
[[Category:Holy Week]]<br />
[[Category:Christian terminology]]<br />
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