These are Lent & Easter events this year.

Palm Sunday

Occurring
for 8 hours
Venue
Hereford Cathedral
Address
5 College Cloisters Cathedral Close Hereford, HR1 2NG, United Kingdom

8 am
Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer (1662)

10 am
Procession of Palms and Cathedral Eucharist
We gather on the forecourt of the Bishop’s Palace.
Preacher: The Venerable David Painter

11.30 am
Morning Prayer

3.30 pm
Evening Prayer (sung by Hereford Cathedral Voluntary Choir)

Maundy Thursday

Occurring
for 12 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Hereford Cathedral
Address
5 College Cloisters Cathedral Close Hereford, HR1 2NG, United Kingdom

8 am - Morning Prayer

5.30 pm - Evening Prayer

7.30 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper with washing of feet
This service is sung by Hereford Cathedral Voluntary Choir and concludes with a procession to the altar of repose in All Saints’ Church
Preacher: The Venerable David Painter

Good Friday

Occurring
for 7 hours
Venue
Hereford Cathedral
Address
5 College Cloisters Cathedral Close Hereford, HR1 2NG, United Kingdom

8 am - Morning Prayer & Litany

10 am -Service for children and families

12 noon – 1.20 pm - Preaching of the Passion
Preacher: The Venerable David Painter

1.30 pm – 3 pm - Liturgy of the Passion
Preacher: The Venerable David Painter

Good Friday Family Service

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
Hereford Cathedral
Address
5 College Cloisters Cathedral Close Hereford, HR1 2NG, United Kingdom

Join the Hereford Cathedral team this Good Friday for a relaxed and informal family service. In this interactive and engaging session families can discover the Easter story by exploring the cathedral together with the Education & Family team.

Starting in the nave we will journey together to the Lady Chapel to learn about the Last Supper, experience the Easter Garden as well as talking about and understanding the trial and crucifixion. After the service everyone is welcome to join us for hot cross buns.
This service is particularly aimed at primary school aged children but all are very welcome to attend. There will be lots of moving around the cathedral and we kindly ask that children are accompanied at all times by a responsible adult. This service should last approximately 45 minutes.

Easter Day

Occurring
for 8 hours, 30 mins
Venue
Hereford Cathedral
Address
5 College Cloisters Cathedral Close Hereford, HR1 2NG, United Kingdom

Everyone is welcome to join us to celebrate Easter.

8 am
Holy Communion with hymns from the Book of Common Prayer 1662

10 am
Cathedral Eucharist
Preacher: The Bishop

11.30 am
Choral Matins
Preacher: The Dean

3.30 pm
Choral Evensong

Easter Monday Organ Concert

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
Hereford Cathedral
Address
5 College Cloisters Cathedral Close Hereford, HR1 2NG, United Kingdom

Join us for the annual Easter Monday Organ Recital performed by our Assistant Director of Music, Peter Dyke.

Come along for 1.15pm to hear a selection of music on our famous Father Willis organ, perhaps combining your visit with refreshments in the cathedral cafe. The concert includes large-screen video presentation from the organ loft.

The recital begins at 1.15 pm, and will last approximately 45 minutes. Admission is free, with a retiring collection.