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Midnight Mass with celebrant and preacher the Right Rev John Arnold, bishop of Salford.

A Midnight Mass for Christmas Eve. Celebrant and preacher: the Right Reverend John Arnold, bishop of Salford.

Live from the Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Salford - A Midnight Mass for Christmas Eve. Celebrant and Preacher: The Right Reverend John Arnold, Bishop of Salford. After the blessing of the crib, the choir and congregation sings the opening hymn: O Come, all ye faithful. Other music includes the popular Christmas carols: It came upon the midnight clear, and Hark! the herald angels sing; 
Psalm 95: 1-3,11-13. The Choir sings the Gloria based on a French traditional melody arranged by Thomas Niel (1872-1958); Sanctus and Agnus Dei: ‘Missa de Angelis.’
Readings: Isaiah 9: 1-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2: 1-14.
The Choir of Salford Cathedral is conducted by the Cathedral Director of Music, Alex Patterson. Organist: Anthony Hunt; Producer: Philip Billson

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