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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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An Easter tradition - and a Maori meeting house

The Old World and the Resurrection meet at St Paul's Cathedral

Artist/priest Regan O’Callaghan has designed and painted the Cathedral's Paschal Candle for the past five years.

The Resurrection inspired this year's design, which Regan explains: 'It features an image of The Almighty surrounded by endangered birds from my native New Zealand, as well as Hinemihi - a Maori meeting house originally from New Zealand which now lives at Clandon Park, Surrey, and is in dire need of regeneration.

'Hinemihi was carved in part by my great great Uncle, Tene Waitere, and sheltered and protected Tene and Taima Te Ngahue, my great great grandmother during the Tarawera eruption of 1886.'

Hinemihi was relocated to the U.K at Clandon Park by Lord Onslow in 1892.

'She is considered a sacred place and a living presence by Maori,' Regan said. 'She has hosted weddings and baptisms, and is an integral part of the New Zealand community living in the U.K.'

Find out more about Hinemihi

The Paschal Candle remains lit in St Paul's Cathedral until Pentecost on May 15. It was blessed and lit at the Easter Vigil.