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Lent, Holy Week and Easter

Whoever you are and whatever you believe, you are welcome to come to St Paul’s and experience Lent and Easter through words, silence, and music.

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Organ recitals

Our Sunday organ recitals and special concerts showcase the power of the Cathedral’s Grand Organ.

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The Sacred Nature of Monarchy

Ian Bradley considers the sacred nature of the United Kingdom monarchy.

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Schools visit FAQ

Booking sightseeing tickets for the Cathedral? Here’s what you need to know.

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Mirrors of the Light: Contemplating Icons

Charlotte Gibson reflects on contemporary and ancient icons, and their place in our faith today.

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Music for Good Friday and Easter

Singer Carris Jones writes about music that illuminates the mystery and meanings of Good Friday and Easter.

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The bells

Learn more about the different bells we have in the Cathedral, when bells are rung and how change ringing works.

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Staff and volunteer information

Key information for staff and volunteers

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Worship and music

Our Cathedral has been here for over 1,400 years, and its main purpose has always been as a place of worship and prayer.

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Mary

Cally Hammond reflects on Mary, Mother of Christ, for the month of May.

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Planning your visit

Find out everything you need to know to get the most out of your visit to St Paul’s, including opening times, ticket types and prices and what's on offer.

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Access the Collections

Find out how to gain access to our Archives, Library and Objects collections and about imaging requests.

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Faith and Politics

Graeme Smith reflects on Christians' involvement in politics.

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Advent Reflections from Jerusalem

Richard Sewell, Dean of St George's College in Jerusalem, reflects on Advent in the Holy Land.

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A People Holy to the Lord: Kingship in the Bible

Janet Tollington reflects on stories of kingship in the Bible, and what they mean for Christians today.

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Advent: The Art of Anticipation

Siobhán Jolley reflects on paintings in the National Gallery which anticipate the coming of Christ this Advent.

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Changes to opening times, services and sightseeing

Here you will find information about what to do if you have booked sightseeing tickets to the Cathedral during this period, as well as opening and regular service information

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Morning prayer

Morning Prayer is a simple, short spoken service which takes place at 8.45 on Sunday. It lasts for around 25 minutes.

Every Sunday at 8.45am

Free and unticketed

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A Commoner's Messiah

David Benjamin Blower reflects on the Messiah as we move through Holy Week into Easter.

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Choral Mattins

Mattins is a service led by the choir that occurs every Sunday morning.

Every Sunday at 10am

Free and unticketed