Amid a selection of well-loved carols and familiar prayers, the stillness of the church was gently filled with the quiet expression of the people’s love for the Christ-child. The simple yet profound act of adoration provided a moment of reflection and thanksgiving at the heart of Christmas Day.
After the service, parishioners returned home to continue their celebrations with family and friends, carrying with them the peace and grace of the afternoon’s devotion.
Picture: The altar just before the start of the afternoon service of Benediction.
