YORKTON (Qu’A) — Symbols of Easter are displayed around the altar at Holy Trinity, Yorkton.
The empty tomb with the stone moved away is an obvious symbol. A variety of flowers, especially white lilies, have been used in Easter celebrations around the world for many years. In Saskatchewan, pussy willows are a sure sign of spring when new life appears after winter. The white cloth draped on a wooden cross symbolizes Christ, who arose after His death on the cross. Butterflies, which transform from caterpillars after being inactive in their chrysalis, are a symbol of the resurrection.
The wreath on the wooden stand is used for both Advent and Lent, using the appropriate number of candles for each week. It was constructed by parishioner Don Ferridge.
The tomb was constructed by Randy Hrywkiw. The stone covers the opening on Good Friday until Easter Sunday when it is rolled away. When asked how he was able to find the right stone for the opening, Hrywkiw said he started with the stone and used Styrofoam to make the tomb to fit the stone.
