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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
Celebrating St Cecilia, Patron Saint of Music
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
The choirs of St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey and Westminster Cathedral joined together to celebrate St Cecilia, patron saint of music, on 21st November at St Paul’s. Organised...Read more >
Marking National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2018
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
On Sunday 14 October, National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2018 was marked at St Paul’s with An Act of Hope and Remembrance to remember those whose lives have been taken...Read more >
Centenary of composer Hubert Parry's death marked at St Paul's
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
On Sunday 7 October the Cathedral marked the 100th anniversary of the death of composer Hubert Parry who is buried in the crypt. At Evensong, hymns composed by Parry...Read more >
Sheila Nicoll OBE to become Lay Canon at St Paul’s
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
Sheila Nicoll OBE, Head of Public Policy at Schroders, has been appointed as a Lay Canon and member of Chapter at St Paul’s, the Cathedral’s governing body. The...Read more >
New Appointment for the Reverend Canon Michael Hampel
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
We are pleased to announce that the Reverend Canon Michael Hampel, Precentor of St Paul’s Cathedral, has been named as the new Vice-Dean and Precentor of Durham Cathedral. As...Read more >
New painting by Hughie O'Donoghue welcomed to St Paul's
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
A new commission celebrating the life and witness of St Martin of Tours has come to St Paul’s Cathedral. The new painting by artist Hughie O’Donoghue has been installed...Read more >
Order of St Michael and St George marks bicentary in a service of commemoration and dedication
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George celebrated its 200th anniversary in a service of commemoration and dedication attended by His Royal Highness...Read more >
St Paul's Cathedral Bells to be Restored
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
The bells of St Paul’s rang out for the last time for almost a year on New Year’s Day. They have been removed and taken to the foundry of John Taylor & Co in Loughborough,...Read more >
St Paul's to host 2018 Festival of St Cecilia
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
This year St Paul's will host the Help Musicians UK’s annual Festival of St Cecilia: A Celebration of Music on Wednesday 21 November at 11am. This service offers...Read more >
New Appointment for the Reverend Canon Mark Oakley
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
We are pleased to announce that the Reverend Canon Mark Oakley, Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral, has been named as the new Dean of Chapel at St John’s College, Cambridge. Canon...Read more >
The Rt Revd Sarah Mullally’s installation as Bishop of London
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally was installed as the 133rd Bishop of London at St Paul’s Cathedral on 12th May at a service attended by clergy and representatives...Read more >
Supporting the voices of today
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the American Memorial Chapel, Choristers of St Paul's are returning to the US to honour those who fell fighting for our freedom,...Read more >
Choristers Tour US for 60th Anniversary of the American Memorial Chapel
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul’s Cathedral Choristers will embark on a major tour of the USA in April 2018 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the dedication of the American Memorial Chapel,...Read more >
Notice of Episcopal Election
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
To all people to whom this notice shall come or whom it may in any way concern We David John Ison Dean of the Cathedral Church of St Paul in London and the College...Read more >
