​The Eritrean community began their Easter celebrations this past weekend with Easter Vigil on Saturday, May 4 at St. Thomas of Canterbury church. Vigil celebrations began around 8 PM and lasted throughout the night and into the morning. Mass was followed by an incredible feast!

The Eritrean Catholic Church is an autonomous Eastern Catholic church, which means they are part of the Universal Catholic Church while maintaining distinct liturgical, spiritual, theological, and canonical traditions. They celebrate Mass using the Alexandrian Rite (sometimes called the Ge'ez Rite) and follow the Julian Calendar.

​You can learn more about the Eritrean community at Mary, Mother of God Parish here.
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