Ash Wednesday

for 10 hours, 30 mins
York Minster
Deangate York, YO1 7HH, United Kingdom

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent - a season of reflection, penitence and fasting, and of preparation for Easter. The Imposition of Ashes will take place during our services - the ashes are blessed and the sign of the cross is made, in ash, on the forehead of worshippers.

The Minster is given to prayer and worship today. All are welcome, whether to join acts of worship, to pray on their own or to experience the space.

Service times and Imposition of Ashes:

7.30am: Matins
7.50am: Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes
12noon: Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes
4.00pm: Evening Prayer (Said)
5.30pm: Choral Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes
(with Allegri’s Miserere

York Minster

York Minster is one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals.

Since the 7th century, the Minster has been at the centre of Christianity in the north of England and today remains a thriving church rooted in the daily offering of worship and prayer. The Minster was built for the glory of God. Every aspect of this ancient building - from the exquisite, handcrafted stone through to the unrivalled collection of medieval stained glass - tells the story of Jesus Christ. We invite you to discover this sacred place and the love of God at its heart, which has attracted people from across the globe for more than 1000 years. 

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Ash Wednesday

for 10 hours, 30 mins
York Minster
Deangate York, YO1 7HH, United Kingdom

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent - a season of reflection, penitence and fasting, and of preparation for Easter. The Imposition of Ashes will take place during our services - the ashes are blessed and the sign of the cross is made, in ash, on the forehead of worshippers.

The Minster is given to prayer and worship today. All are welcome, whether to join acts of worship, to pray on their own or to experience the space.

Service times and Imposition of Ashes:

7.30am: Matins
7.50am: Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes
12noon: Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes
4.00pm: Evening Prayer (Said)
5.30pm: Choral Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes
(with Allegri’s Miserere