Advent Procession

for 1 hour
York Minster
Deangate York, YO1 7HH, United Kingdom

Join York Minster’s worship to mark the start of Advent with an atmospheric and breath-taking candlelit service of music, readings and prayers for Advent, in celebration and anticipation of the arrival of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.

The service, which will include music from the Choir of York Minster, starts in darkness before a single flame is used to spread light through the cathedral, with candles held by each member of the congregation.

Free tickets must be booked in advance for this service and will be available on Tuesday 21 November at 10am. Tickets will be available via this page or by calling 01904 557200.

A maximum of four tickets can be reserved with each booking, children over the age of two need their own seat.

Tickets are valid for the specified service only. We kindly ask that if you have booked tickets and cannot attend the service, to please return them so others can enjoy the Advent Procession. You can do this by contacting York Minster's Bookings Team on 01904 557200.

Doors will open at 4.30pm.

The service will also be livestreamed via York Minster's YouTube channel and their website so you can enjoy the service from the comfort of your own home. The 11am Advent Sunday service will also be livestreamed on this date.

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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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Ogleforth
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01904 557000

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Advent Procession

for 1 hour
York Minster
Deangate York, YO1 7HH, United Kingdom

Join York Minster’s worship to mark the start of Advent with an atmospheric and breath-taking candlelit service of music, readings and prayers for Advent, in celebration and anticipation of the arrival of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.

The service, which will include music from the Choir of York Minster, starts in darkness before a single flame is used to spread light through the cathedral, with candles held by each member of the congregation.

Free tickets must be booked in advance for this service and will be available on Tuesday 21 November at 10am. Tickets will be available via this page or by calling 01904 557200.

A maximum of four tickets can be reserved with each booking, children over the age of two need their own seat.

Tickets are valid for the specified service only. We kindly ask that if you have booked tickets and cannot attend the service, to please return them so others can enjoy the Advent Procession. You can do this by contacting York Minster's Bookings Team on 01904 557200.

Doors will open at 4.30pm.

The service will also be livestreamed via York Minster's YouTube channel and their website so you can enjoy the service from the comfort of your own home. The 11am Advent Sunday service will also be livestreamed on this date.

More info