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Easter Vigil 8pm Saturday Service

Saturday, March 30, 2024
9:00 PM 10:00 PM

Transitional Cathedral 234 Hereford Street Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011 New Zealand (map)

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Join the Diocese at the Transitional Cathedral for the Great Vigil of Easter

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7:00 PM – 8:00 PM19:00 – 20:007:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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