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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

A special Evensong service for Easter Sunday.