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Worship & Music
St Paul’s Cathedral has been here for over 1,400 years. It has been built and rebuilt five times, and always its main purpose has been as a place of worship and prayer.
Visit Us
St Paul's, with its world-famous dome, is an iconic feature of the London skyline. Step inside and you can enjoy the Cathedral's awe-inspiring interior, and uncover fascinating stories about its history.
Learning & Faith
Lifelong learning is a core part of the our work, delivered through a variety of events by St Paul's Institute, and the Cathedral's Adult Learning and Schools & Family Learning departments.
History & Collections
For more than 1,400 years, a Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has stood at the highest point in the City. The present Cathedral is the masterpiece of Britain's most famous architect Sir Christopher Wren.
Support Us
Behind the scenes, the cost of caring for St Paul's and continuing to deliver our central ministry and work is enormous and the generosity of our supporters is critical.
Venue Bookings
Widely considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful buildings and a powerful symbol of the splendour of London, St Paul’s Cathedral is a breathtaking events venue.News & Press
| ASCENSION DAY | |
| 12:00pm | Open for private prayer |
| 12:30pm | Eucharist |
| 5:00pm | Sung Eucharist |
| 6:00pm | Private prayer ends and Cathedral closes |
News & Press
Royal Christmas trees and a realistic mouse
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
‘The Queen gives the Cathedral three Christmas trees every year – for a present.’ Seven-year-old Amelia’s mouth opens wide in amazement. ‘The Queen? WOW!’ Amelia...Read more >
St Paul’s in the Blitz - ask an expert about ‘War’s greatest picture’
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
Now cultural historian Dr Tom Allbeson's research on the photograph, taken 29 December 1940, has been published in the UK and USA. Would you like to ask Dr Allbeson...Read more >
Sankta Lucia - light in the midst of darkness
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
The 15th Sankta Lucia service was held at St Paul's Cathedral on 11 December. Dean of St Paul's The Very Revd David Ison said: "We rejoice at being part of this...Read more >
Dr Rowan Williams: How to have a Good Christmas
10
Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
1,500 people came to St Paul’s Cathedral to hear Rowan Williams speak about the meanings of Christmas, and how we can reclaim it for our Christian spiritual lives. Dr...Read more >
Help vital work to beat cancer sooner at a star-studded celebrity carol concert
09
Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
Celebrity guests including Tom Hollander, Cressida Bonas, Hugh Bonneville, Robert Peston and Penelope Wilton will give Christmas readings. There are still some tickets...Read more >
The 'story behind the sandwich': Blessing of the Heifers at St Paul's Cathedral
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
Prayers for the agricultural community and the blessing of two shorthorn heifers formed the first Blessing of the Beef ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral on Thursday 3...Read more >
How newcomers become British & American: US Ambassador
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
US Ambassador Matthew Barzun told the annual Thanksgiving Service for the American community in London how new residents to the USA and Great Britain can become new...Read more >
Edward Nesbit wins New Music for St Paul’s 2015
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
The biennial Composition Competition at the Cathedral has been won by Londoner Edward Nesbit. Now his work will premiere on Sunday December 6th at Evensong (3.15pm),...Read more >
Capital Mass launch: St Paul’s crypt fills with active compassion
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
Over 200 people came together in the crypt of St Paul’s Cathedral to celebrate the launch of Capital Mass, a joint venture between the Church Urban Fund and the Diocese...Read more >
New Chaplain for a ‘re-imagined’ role at St Paul’s Cathedral
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
Revd Helen O’Sullivan currently serves as a parish priest on the Isle of Wight: as the Rector of the Parishes of Brightstone and Brook with Mottistone and Vicar of the...Read more >
Lions, Tigers and 19th Century 'Twitter Trolls': St Paul's mosaics feature in book launch
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
Mosaics of St Paul's Cathedral celebrates all the mosaic imagery in the Cathedral. This ranges from mosaics created by female prisoners in the crypt; the dome and...Read more >
OBE Evensong service attended by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
A congregation representing a great variety of kinds of public service gathered at St Paul's on 10 November 2015. HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended the special Evensong...Read more >
PostCapitalism: Envisaging A Shared Future
09
Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
Paul Mason, Economics Editor for Channel 4 News; author of PostCapitalism: A Guide to Our Future (keynote) Ann Pettifor, Director of Policy Research in Macroeconomics...Read more >
St Paul's opens its doors for free on Lord Mayor's Show Day
09
Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
This year, Peter Holder (Acting Organist) plays Iain Farrington’s Animal Parade, narrated by actor and TV presenter Christopher Biggins. Animal Parade is a musical...Read more >
'Carols with St Paul's Cathedral Choir': a new recording
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
The Cathedral Choir is making an early bid for Christmas No.1 with festive favourite ‘Carol of the Bells’. The song, famously used in feel-good film Home Alone,...Read more >
