On Good Friday 18th April at 8pm, St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Choir will perform a more unusual offering this year. Membra Jesu nostri patientis sanctissima, often translated as ‘The most holy limbs of our suffering Jesus’ is a cycle of seven cantatas composed by Dieterich Buxtehude in 1680. Each cantata is dedicated to a different part of Christ’s body, reflecting a deep reverence for the suffering of Jesus during His Passion. Seven readings, including poetry written and read by Cónal Creedon, will be paired with each cantata, inviting contemplation and spiritual reflection.

The choir will be accompanied by string orchestra and organ, and the liturgical performance will last around one hour.