The use of holy bells traces to Exodus ... And as Psalm 98:4 declares, “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.” At first, the bells announced the time of church services because ...
During the Triduum, the Catholic Church stops using bells during Mass ... "On Great and Holy Saturday the Church contemplates the mystery of the Lord's descent into Hades, the place of the dead ...
Traditionally, the organ is silent from Holy Thursday until the Alleluia at the Easter Vigil, as are all bells or other instruments ... the year reminds us of the Lord's triumph over death ...