Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King, Holy Eucharist, Rite I (Montes/Kronenberg, 23 Nov 25)

This is the recording of the 11:00 AM service, the Holy Eucharist: Rite One, for the Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King, celebrated on November 23, 2025, at Christ Church Cathedral. This traditional service closes the church year, proclaiming Christ's sovereignty.

The service is celebrated by The Rev. Canon Luz Montes, and the sermon is preached by The Rev. Canon Liz Kronenberg.

Service Highlights (Choral and Traditional):
Liturgy: The service uses the traditional language of Rite One (BCP page 323 ff.) and Eucharistic Prayer II.

Music: The music features a modern choral setting within a traditional liturgy:

Organ Voluntary: Allegro Vivace from Organ Symphony No. 5, Op. 42 by Charles–Marie Widor.

Choral Music: The Gloria, Sanctus and Benedictus, and Agnus Dei are all from the Missa Brevis by Jonathan Dove (a contemporary setting).

Anthem at the Offertory: Let all mortal flesh keep silence by Edward Bairstow.

Hymns: Include the classic coronation hymn "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" (Hymn 450, Coronation) and "Crown Him with Many Crowns" (Hymn 494, Diademata).

Readings (Revised Common Lectionary): Jeremiah 23:1–6 (The Righteous Branch), Colossians 1:11–20 (Christ as the image of God and Head of the Church), and the Gospel of Luke 23:33–43 (The King on the Cross).

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