Holy Week & Easter

at Rochester Cathedral

Join us at Rochester Cathedral this Holy Week.

In Holy Week walk with us on the way of the Cross from Palm Sunday ‘Hosanna’ to Good Friday ‘Crucify’, and beyond to the glorious Easter dawn of resurrection light.

Incense will be used at some services over Holy Week and Easter. More details can be found on our service sheet.

All services are free and open to everyone.

Services this Holy Week

All are welcome to join us at a service this Holy Week.

Featured
Palm Sunday Services
Apr 13
Palm Sunday Services

08:00 Holy Communion

10:30 The Liturgy of Palm Sunday (procession from La Providence)

15:15 Choral Evensong

Service of Poems, Prayers, Paintings and Music looking at "Women in Scripture"
Apr 14
Service of Poems, Prayers, Paintings and Music looking at "Women in Scripture"

Takes place Monday to Wednesday at 17:30

Explore & Draw | Women in Scripture
Apr 16
Explore & Draw | Women in Scripture

Join artist Luna Zsigo for a rare opportunity to be inspired by the artwork of Silvia Dimitrova.

Ticketed

Maundy Thursday Services
Apr 17
Maundy Thursday Services

Join us for our services on Maundy Thursday

07:30 Silent Prayer

07:45 Morning Prayer

10:30 The Chrism Eucharist | President and Preacher: The Bishop of Rochester

17:30 Evening Prayer (Said)

20:00 The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday | Preacher: Bishop Graham Kings

Good Friday Services
Apr 18
Good Friday Services

09:30 Choral Mattins

Three Hours’ Devotion:

12:00 Service of Poems, Prayers, Paintings and Music looking at “Women in Scripture” led by Bishop Graham Kings

13:45 The Liturgy of Good Friday

All services are free and all are welcome to join us

Easter Day Services
Apr 20
Easter Day Services

Join us on Easter Day. Services are free and open to all to attend.

05:30 The Easter Liturgy with baptisms and confirmations | Preacher: The Bishop of Rochester

08:00 Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)

10:30 The Eucharist of Easter Day | Preacher:The Bishop of Rochester

15:15 Solemn Evensong, Procession and Blessing of the Easter Garden

Exhibitions this Holy Week

Featured
Women in Scripture: Paintings, Poems and Anthems
Apr 14
Women in Scripture: Paintings, Poems and Anthems

This Holy Week we are celebrating 7 extraordinary women of the Bible in this inspiring exhibition programme by Bishop Graham Kings. Featuring paintings by Silvia Dimitrova, original music by Dr Tristan Latchford and poems by Bishop Graham Kings.

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