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March 04, 2021

Medieval wall mural reveals its secrets

March 04, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Medieval wall mural reveals its secrets

The history of medieval women at Rochester Cathedral begins to become clearer. Research into a medieval wall painting suggests it might be a unique survival from the 13th or 14th century.

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February 20, 2021

Kent landmarks to turn red for Encephalitis awareness

February 20, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Kent landmarks to turn red for Encephalitis awareness

Rochester Cathedral joins Canterbury’s Westgate Towers, Herne Bay Clock Tower and other locations worldwide in turning red on the evening of Monday, February 22, to help “shine a light” on a devastating brain condition.

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February 20, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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February 17, 2021

At Home in Lent

February 17, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
At Home in Lent

Daily reflections for Lent with Canon Gordon, our Canon Chancellor

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January 06, 2021

Cathedral Closure March 2021

January 06, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Cathedral Closure March 2021

Update March 2021 Due to the recent government announcement, Rochester Cathedral will be closed to visitors and worshippers until further notice. No services will be open for in-person worshippers. Three services a week will be livestreamed on our website and Facebook.

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December 07, 2020

Rochester Cathedral Crypt used as a testing centre

December 07, 2020/ Rochester Cathedral
Rochester Cathedral Crypt used as a testing centre

Testing centre closing 31st March Rochester Cathedral’s Crypt is now a community testing centre for people without symptoms as part of Medway’s fight against coronavirus. In this short video, the Very Rev’d Dr Philip Hesketh, Dean of Rochester speaks about Christmas and the Cathedral’s additional new role.

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June 30, 2020

The reopening of our Cathedral

June 30, 2020/ Lesley Olley
The reopening of our Cathedral

After 3 months lockdown, we are delighted to announce that the Cathedral reopened its doors today for private prayer and to light a candle.

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March 13, 2020

Holy week and Easter

March 13, 2020/ Lesley Olley
Holy week and Easter

Dates and times for services announced for the highlight of the Christian calendar.

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January 09, 2020

Record breaking visitor numbers in 2019 at Rochester Cathedral

January 09, 2020/ Rochester Cathedral
Record breaking visitor numbers in 2019 at Rochester Cathedral

Busy year of events leads to highest ever visitor numbers at Rochester Cathedral in 2019

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