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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.
Venue Bookings
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
| ASCENSION DAY | |
| 12:00pm | Open for private prayer |
| 12:30pm | Eucharist |
| 5:00pm | Sung Eucharist |
| 6:00pm | Private prayer ends and Cathedral closes |
Cathedral Videos
A Good Year with Canon Mark Oakley
The church year tells the story of Christ’s life slowly, in tune with nature’s seasons, allowing us to explore all the seasons of our spiritual lives and the Gospel in all its mysterious richness. Mark Oakley, Canon Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral, explores what it offers our spiritual lives.
Posted: 5th February 2017
Working Together as the Church International - Dean of St Paul's Cathedral
The Very Revd Dr David Ison, Dean of St Paul's Cathedral, speaks at a St Paul's Institute clergy learning day about the new JustWater project (www.justwater2017.org) and its significance in bringing together churches and cathedrals around the globe.
Posted: 17th November 2016
The Environmental Mission of the Church - David Shreeve
David Shreeve, Environmental Adviser to the Archsbishops' Council of the Church of England, speaks at a clergy learning day hosted by St Paul's Institute as part of the JustWater programme (www.justwater2017.org)
Posted: 17th November 2016
Theology of Water and the Sea - Revd Canon Dr Edmund Newell
The Revd Canon Dr Edmund Newell, Principal of Cumberland Lodge and Co-Founder of St Paul's Institute, presents a talk on the theology of water and the sea as part of a clergy learning day organised by St Paul's Institute for the JustWater global programme (www.justwater2017.org)
Posted: 17th November 2016
The Beauty and the Horror: Richard Harries and Loretta Minghella
Richard Harries, former Bishop of Oxford, and Loretta Minghella, the Chief Executive of Christian Aid, speak about the reality of suffering and evil in the world, and how in the face of it we can possibly live lives of hope and believe in a God of love.
Posted: 17th October 2016
Under the Skin, Live Poetry at St Paul's Cathedral
In collaboration with St Paul’s Cathedral, Poet in the City commissioned five contemporary poets to lift the lid on a cultural giant, reimagining its history and its place in the public imagination, in order to reconnect modern Londoners with the Cathedral.
Posted: 10th October 2016
Julian of Norwich: Revelations of Divine Love - Robert Fruehwirth
Robert Fruehwirth explores faith’s consolations and challenges, using the wisdom and insight of Julian’s Revelations of Divine Love as a guide.
Posted: 7th October 2016
What is Meaningful Work? (Richard Sennett, Ruth Kosmin, Tim Frost) - St Paul's Institute
Organised by St Paul's Institute in partnership with the LSE Faith Centre, LSE Life and LSE Careers at the London School of Economics and Political Science. How can our values and/or beliefs best inform our work and make a positive difference in the world?
Posted: 7th October 2016
