Easter Vigil

for 59 mins
St Nicholas' Anglican Church, Helsinki
Tehtaankatu 23 B Helsinki, 00150, Finland

From earliest times Christians have gathered through the night of Easter to recall the story of God’s saving work, from creation through to the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Easter Vigil marks the end of the emptiness of Holy Saturday, and leads into the celebration of Christ’s resurrection.  Christian baptism is a participation in the death and resurrection of Christ, a dying to sin in order to be reborn in him, and the Easter Vigil was from early Christian times a preferred occasion for baptism. It is fittingly a time when those who are already Christians may repeat with renewed commitment the promises of their own baptism, and strengthen their sense of incorporation into the royal and priestly ministry of the whole people of God.

 The ‘Alleluia’, which has been silent throughout Lent, returns. (Church of England.org)

Now the queen of seasons, bright

with the day of splendour,

with the royal feast of feasts,

comes its joy to render.

(John of Damascus)

Please join us in Mikael Agricolan kirkko

St Nicholas' Anglican Church, Helsinki

We are a diverse and inclusive community, with people of many cultures, ages and nationalities joining together in worship and friendship. Our services are in English and follow the liturgy of the Church of England, accompanied by wonderful choral music from our Music director and choir. Our Sunday School and Youth Group which meet regularly on Sunday mornings and help to lead our monthly All-Age services.  Whether you are living in Finland or just visiting, we welcome you! 

St Nicholas is the ‘mother congregation’ of the Anglican Chaplaincy in Finland. We are based at Mikael Agricola Kirkko in central Helsinki. Anglican services in English are available in four other cities: Espoo, Tampere, Turku and Lappeenranta. We belong to the Church of England’s Diocese in Europe.

Our regular services include the Sung Eucharist on Sundays at 10:00am at Mikael Agricola Church, and monthly All-Age Services and Evensongs.  For weekly updates on services, events and community news you can subscribe to our weekly newsletter on our website www.anglican.fi.



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The Anglican Church in Finland
Tehtaankatu 23 B
Helsinki

00150 Helsinki

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Easter Vigil

for 59 mins
St Nicholas' Anglican Church, Helsinki
Tehtaankatu 23 B Helsinki, 00150, Finland

From earliest times Christians have gathered through the night of Easter to recall the story of God’s saving work, from creation through to the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Easter Vigil marks the end of the emptiness of Holy Saturday, and leads into the celebration of Christ’s resurrection.  Christian baptism is a participation in the death and resurrection of Christ, a dying to sin in order to be reborn in him, and the Easter Vigil was from early Christian times a preferred occasion for baptism. It is fittingly a time when those who are already Christians may repeat with renewed commitment the promises of their own baptism, and strengthen their sense of incorporation into the royal and priestly ministry of the whole people of God.

 The ‘Alleluia’, which has been silent throughout Lent, returns. (Church of England.org)

Now the queen of seasons, bright

with the day of splendour,

with the royal feast of feasts,

comes its joy to render.

(John of Damascus)

Please join us in Mikael Agricolan kirkko

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"St Nicholas' Church is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Europe’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO [[email protected]] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [[email protected] ]. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."