Easter Octave Vespers (LOTH)
  • cantarealseñor
    Posts: 2
    Hello all, Christ is risen!

    If a layperson leads Sung Lauds or Vespers during the Easter Octave, do they still use the dismissal with the double alleluia while omitting the greeting and blessing? Or do they use “May the Lord bless us…”
  • monasteryliturgistmonasteryliturgist
    Posts: 555
    No, only an ordained minister uses the Double Alleluia and Blessing.
    A lay person uses the "May the Lord Bless us..."
  • GerardH
    Posts: 657
    Fairly sure there is the option to use Benedicamus Domino, alleluia alleluia per ancient tradition, even with a lay cantor. Exactly where that permission is given, I'm not 100% sure. The tones are given in the Antiphonale Romanum I & II
  • monasteryliturgistmonasteryliturgist
    Posts: 555
    @GerardH unfortunately its not permitted in the new office... i asked about it with the usccb at one point and they said since its not in the Ordo Cantus Officii, its not allowed-in any case our friend is referring to vespers not the minor hours
    Thanked by 1CHGiffen
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