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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.
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.
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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.
Worship
| Temporary closure of Stone and Golden Galleries | |
| Stations of water - installation | |
| 7:30am | Morning Prayer |
| 8:00am | Eucharist |
| 10:15am | Doors open for sightseeing |
| 12:30pm | Eucharist |
| 4:00pm | Last entry for sightseeing |
| 5:00pm | Choral Evensong |
Special Services and Events
In addition to regular daily service at St Paul's, we hold many special services throughout the year, as well as marking particular feast days.
| John Rutter conducts Faure's Requiem | |
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Thursday 26th October 2017 7.30pm |
John Rutter conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and special guest artists in a rousing programme of Fauré’s glorious Requiem, Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis for double string orchestra, and two majestic works by John Rutter, including Visions; his new work celebrating heavenly peace written specially for solo violin, string ensemble and boy choristers. |
| Tickets are available here. | |
| Barts Health NHS Trust Service of Remembrance | |
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Sunday 29th October 2017 6pm |
A memorial service for families from Barts Health NHS Trust (incorporating St Bartholomew's, The Royal London, The London Chest: Mile End; Newnham General, Whipps Cross Hospitals) and St Joseph's Hospice who have experienced bereavement. |
| All are welcome to attend. Entry for services is always free. | |
| Requiem for All Souls' Day | |
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Thursday 2nd November 2017 5pm |
The annual service at which we remember the faithful departed - those that we love but no longer see. The Cathedral Choir will sing the Requiem setting by Duruflé, accompanied by the City of London Sinfonia. |
| All are welcome to attend. Entry for services is always free. | |
| St Paul's Cathedral Confirmation Service | |
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Saturday 4th November 2017 5pm |
Join us for the Confirmation and Baptism of candidates from the Diocese of London by the Bishop of Kensington, Graham Tomlin. Confirmation marks the point in the Christian journey at which candidates affirm the faith into which they have been baptised and their intention to live a life of committed discipleship. This affirmation is confirmed through prayer and the laying on of hands. Members of clergy are welcome to present candidates for either Confirmation only, or Confirmation and Baptism. Further information about presenting candidates is available here in addition to details to be completed by candidates. |
| Royal British Legion Garden of Remembrance | |
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Monday 6th November 2017 11am |
The annual ceremony at which the Royal British Legion dedicates a Garden of Remembrance at St Paul's with the laying of poppies in the Cathedral gardens. The Band of the Grenadier Guards will play before and during the ceremony and the choirs of the City of London Schools will sing. Attended by the Lord Mayor of London. |
| The ceremony, within the Cathedral railings, is for ticket holders. All other people will be able to see the poppies after the ceremony. | |
| Evensong attended by the Order of the British Empire | |
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Wednesday 8 November 2017 6pm |
Members of the Order of the British Empire will attend Choral Evensong. The Order's chapel is in St Paul's. The Reverend Wing Commander Ruth Hake, RAF Chaplain, will preach. |
| All are welcome to attend. Entry for services is always free. | |
| Lord Mayor's Show Day, including Armistice Day Prayers and Choral Evensong for the Lord Mayor | |
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Saturday 11 November 2017 All day, prayers at 11am, Evensong at 3.15pm |
The Lord Mayor's Show Day comes to St Paul's once again and as ever the
Cathedral is free to enter all day. After the Lord Mayor's procession through the City and his blessing outside St Paul's, the
Cathedral music department will enthrall visitors with the Grand Organ of St Paul's, one of the very largest in the UK. At 3.15pm the
Cathedral Choir will sing choral Evensong, to which everyone is invited to attend. As Lord Mayor's Show Day falls on Armistice Day, at 11am the Cathedral will pause to reflect the sacrifice of those who have given so much in war across the years. |
| The Cathedral is open for visitors, for free, all day. You are all invited to attend Evensong, regardless of who you are or what you do or don't believe. | |
| Remembrance Sunday - Act of Remembrance and Sung Requiem Eucharist | |
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Sunday 12 November 2017 10.15am and 11.45am |
Remembrance Sunday is marked at St Paul's with two special services, sung by the Cathedral Choir. At 10.15am an Act of Remembrance will commemorate the fallen. At 11.45am the Requiem setting by Fauré will be sung. |
| All are welcome to attend. Entry for services is always free. | |
| Evensong attended by the YMCA | |
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Wednesday 22nd November 2017 5pm |
The YMCA will hold a wreathlaying at the memorial stone of its founder, Sir George Williams, and then attend Evensong to launch their new mental health champions crisis appeal. |
| All are welcome to attend. Entry for services is always free. | |
| US Thanksgiving Day Service | |
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Thursday 23rd November 2017 11am |
As is tradition, the American community in London will gather in St Paul’s to celebrate Thanksgiving. All people, especially the large American community in London, are very welcome to attend. |
| All are welcome to attend. Entry for services is always free. | |
| Evensong with thanksgiving for and commemoration of St Paul's staff and volunteers | |
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Wednesday 29th November 2017 5pm |
A service of Evensong to give thanks for the staff and volunteers of the Cathedral, whilst remembering those members of the community we have lost. |
| All are welcome to attend. Entry for services is always free. | |
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The Cathedral Choir sings to a full congregation
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A large congregation at a service
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