These are Lent & Easter events this year.

The Eucharist with Procession of Palms

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

This service begins on Choristers’ Green, where palm crosses are distributed and blessed, before moving to the West Front of the Cathedral, recalling the procession of Jesus into Jerusalem on a donkey. In the service, we also hear the account of Jesus’ betrayal and abandonment, crucifixion and death from the Gospel according to Luke.

Sarum Tenebrae: A Service of Shadows

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

A service with candles which are gradually extinguished, finishing in total darkness.
This is a service which is traditionally held during Holy Week.

Compline

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

A traditional choral service interspersed with short addresses, Compline dates back to medieval times drawing on prayers of ancient Sarum rite.

Young People’s Stations of the Cross

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

Journey with Jesus from his trial to his crucifixion and burial, with readings, interpretations and reflections offered by young people.

Eucharist of the Chrism and Re-affirmation of Vows

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

Celebrating ministry and service, the Chrism Eucharist is an opportunity for the clergy and everyone to renew their commitment to Christian service as the clergy renew their ordination vows. The Bishop leads this service, and blesses oils for use in ministry in the following year.

The Eucharist of the Lord’s Supper

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

This evening Eucharist recalls Jesus’ last supper with his disciples. The service begins with a mood of intimacy, and ends with the stripping of the altar and a procession to the Garden of Repose which recalls the Garden of Gethsemane.

Good Friday Devotion

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

Our Good Friday Devotion is led this year by the Revd Dr Stephen Hampton, Dean of Peterhouse, followed by the Good Friday Liturgy – readings and prayers which reflect on the momentous events of this day.

The Liturgy of Good Friday

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

We journey with Jesus from his trial to the cross and his burial in the tomb, including veneration of the cross.
Preacher: The Revd Dr Stephen Hampton, Dean of Peterhouse.

Meditation and Prayers

Occurring
for 6 hours
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

The Cathedral is empty of all decoration for silent prayer. Visitors to the Cathedral on this day will be invited to spend a few moments of quiet reflection.

The Easter Liturgy

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

At the end of the Easter Vigil, we move outside for the ‘sun arising in the East’. We kindle a fire, from which the Easter candle is lit, then enter the still-dark Cathedral and raise the candle as a sign of Jesus’ rising. New members of the Church are baptized and confirmed.

The Eucharist with Blessing of the Easter Garden

Occurring
for 1 hour, 30 mins
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

All are welcome to this service as the Easter Garden is blessed, and we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and the empty tomb.

Festal Evensong

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
Salisbury Cathedral
Address
West Walk Salisbury, SP1 2EJ, United Kingdom

A special Evensong service for Easter Sunday.