Joseph Haydn's "Seven Last Words of Christ from the Cross"

Welcome to Joseph Haydn's "Seven Last Words of Christ from the Cross"!

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with the beautiful and moving music of Joseph Haydn. Experience the emotional journey of Christ's final moments through this powerful composition.

Date: April 20, 2025

Time: 6:30pm

Location: Saint Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 471 West Martintown Road
North Augusta, SC 29841

This Good Friday, we invite you to a unique and powerful experience at St. Bartholomew’s—a contemplative service centered on The Seven Last Words of Christ, brought to life through the haunting beauty of live music by Joseph Haydn.

Written in the 18th century for a Good Friday service in Spain, Haydn’s Seven Last Words was composed to accompany quiet reflection on the final sayings of Jesus on the cross. The music—slow, expressive, and deeply moving—was designed to fill a darkened church with sound and stillness in equal measure. At St. Bart’s, a professional string quartet will play Haydn’s string version adaptation of his original version for orchestra, creating an intimate atmosphere of reverence and reflection.

This service is especially crafted for anyone seeking a moment of stillness, meaning, or beauty—whether or not church is a regular part of your life. Between each movement of the music, brief reflections will be offered on the ancient words spoken from the cross, inviting all present into a quiet, shared experience of the sacred.

No expectations, no pressure—just an open door, candlelight, and music that speaks to the soul.

Free and open to the public. Come as you are.
St. Bartholomew’s
Friday, April 18 at 6:30 PM

Host or Publisher St. Bartholomew's Church