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Liturgy of the Day and Watch until midnight

We remember the Washing of the Feet and Last Supper of Jesus Christ.

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Good Friday Choral Mattins and Litany in Procession

A service from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer led by music.

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The dome of St Paul's with sunlight breaking through clouds and a bird flying in the foreground

Good Friday: The Three Hours

A series of devotions and meditations for Good Friday.

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Easter Day Holy Communion

Holy Communion (Eucharist) in accordance with the Book of Common Prayer of 1662.

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The dome of St Paul's with sunlight breaking through clouds and a bird flying in the foreground

Easter Day Dawn Eucharist

A special service that begins in the early morning light.

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Easter Day Sung Eucharist

The principal Eucharist of Easter Day.

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Eucharist with organ mass setting

A special Eucharist which includes an organ mass setting. Eucharist is celebrated each day at the Cathedral, with the principal celebration taking place on Sunday morning at 11.15am.

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Sung Eucharist for the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul with organ mass setting

A special Eucharist for Feast of the Conversion of St Paul, including an organ mass setting by Stanley Vann.

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Choral Evensong

Evensong provides a chance to reflect as the day draws to a close, and is led by our Choir.

Most days at 5pm (3pm on Sunday)

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Bishop Sarah, Bishop of London, speaking to two choristers

Confirmation of the Election of The Archbishop of Canterbury

A special service that marks the date the Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally legally becomes the Archbishop of Canterbury.

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Canon Steward Catherine Okoronkwo blesses the crowd on the West Steps on Palm Sunday.

Palm Sunday Procession

A dramatic re-enactment of the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, with a procession led by a donkey and Sung Eucharist.

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Christopher Chapman is a white man with short grey hair wearing a pair grey casual shirt and sitting in front of a bookcase, cupboard and fireplace.

Ripening: reflections for a changing season

Christopher Chapman reflects on signs of God in the changing season.

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Evening prayer at St Vedast

This spoken service only occurs on days when there is no choir in the Cathedral, such as during school holidays. Today's service will take place at the Church of St Vedast on Foster Lane EC2V 6HH

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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.

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The Penrose architectural drawings

Following in Wren’s footsteps, architect Francis Crammer Penrose made some major changes to the Cathedral – and, after his death, helped modern archaeologists uncover our history.

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Achievements through the years

In the 70 years since their foundation, the Friends have made a considerable contribution to the life and welfare of the Cathedral.

The monument to Samuel Johnson depicts him leaning on a column, dressed in antique drapes, and contemplating a scroll

History Set in Stone: Church, Power and Empire

Students discover how monuments at St Paul’s Cathedral can inform understanding of the British Empire and its influence and impact on the wider world.

Two girls from St Paul's Cathedral Choir

Girls join St Paul’s Cathedral Choir for first time in 900-year history

On Sunday 30th June 2024, two girls from St Paul’s Cathedral School formally joined the St Paul’s Cathedral Choir as full choristers for the first time in its 900-year history.

The Revd Robert Kozak

The Reverend Robert Kozak appointed as Sacrist and Head of Liturgy

We are very pleased to announce that the Reverend Robert Kozak has been appointed as Sacrist and Head of Liturgy.

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Our service schedule

Our regularly updated service schedule breaks down the services for the coming period, with a list of music for each service. Please note that our service schedule is the only place to find up-to-date information about the music that will be performed at each services. However, all other information about our services is contained in our What's On calendar, including changes and cancellations.