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Paula Gooder speaking at St Paul's Cathedral

I Was There: 1 - The Soldier

Biblical Scholar Dr Paula Gooder reflects on different characters who witnessed the events of Holy Week and Good Friday.

Royal Jubilees - QEII entering

Royal Jubilees

Learn about the history of the Jubilee celebrations held at St Paul’s – from Queen Victoria’s first ever celebration, to the world tours and river pageants of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.

Patrick Craig conducting a choir

Gifts and Stars: Epiphany reflections

Patrick Craig writes about the rich and surprising gifts that Epiphany, the culmination of the Christmas season, brings, and of its wonderful music.

Rowan Williams smiling as he leafs through his book at an event at St Paul's Cathedral

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Monument to Ralph Abercromby

Sir Ralph Abercromby of Tullibody

Learn about the monument to Sir Ralph Abercromby of Tullibody (1734-1801).

West Front of St Paul's morning

Friends Council

The Friends Council act as Trustees responsible for controlling the management and administration of the Friends.

Fig. 7. St Paul’s Cathedral. South elevation and half-plan as built, showing the main phases of construction from 1675 to 1688 (Richard Lea and Gordon Higgott)

2. The Design in the First Phase, 1675-85

After the rejection of the Great Model in the latter part of 1674, Wren prepared several designs for a new Cathedral on a cruciform plan.

Carris, a white woman with auburn hair and glasses, stands in the cathedral, the lights of the nave and the decorative ceiling blurred in the background behind her.

Music for Good Friday and Easter

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

Fig. 1. ‘The Revised design’: South elevation, drawn by Hawksmoor, c.1686 (© All Souls College, Oxford, G.81)

3. Upper elevations and west end, c. 1685

The dramatic increase in funding from 1686 was the main factor behind a major revision to the design that can be dated from mid-1685.

The words Remember Me projected on the white dome of St Paul's at night

Never to Forget Concert at St Paul’s Cathedral: a COVID-19 memorial concert

St Paul’s Cathedral, in partnership with London Symphony Chorus and Rambert, presents a special memorial concert for all who have died as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Special recognition is given to NHS and social care workers. The concert will be performed at St Paul’s Cathedral on the 2nd anniversary of lockdown in the UK, Wednesday 23 March 2022 at 7pm.

Ayla Levine stands inside the National Gallery

Painting the Passion

Ayla Lepine reflects on paintings in the National Gallery which illuminate our Lent, Holy Week and Easter pilgrimage.

Ledger stone commemorating Bishop Mandell Creighton

Our timeline

From our consecration to 21st century, chart the history of St Paul's and see which events – and people – helped create the Cathedral as it is today.

Faith on the line

Reflections on being a Chaplain to the Armed Forces from Revd Adéle Rees CF for the month of May as we remember VE Day 80 years on.

Albrecht Dürer- The Large Piece of Turf

Art, faith and ordinary time

Deborah Lewer reflects on how great works of art might help us reflect on ourselves, our faith and the world around us.