Due to the Royal Maundy service that is taking place today, the cathedral will be closed for visitors until 1.30pm.
7:00am to 1:30pm
Morning Prayer - Taking place at St Oswald's Church, Durham
8:30am to 9:00am •The Shrine of St Cuthbert
Morning Prayer is a said service with prayers, psalms and bible readings. We pray for God’s blessing for the day ahead, for the world and those in need. The service lasts around 30 minutes.
Royal Maundy Service
11:00am to 12:00pm
The King and Queen will be attending the Royal Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral on Thursday 17 April 2025.
Holy Communion - Taking place at St Oswald's Church, Durham
12:30pm to 1:00pm
A service of prayers and Bible readings, in which we offer bread and wine to God in thanksgiving for his goodness to us, which we receive back as the body and blood of Christ. The service lasts around 30 minutes.
Evening Prayer - Taking place at Durham Cathedral
5:30pm to 6:15pm •The Nave
Evensong is a service of bible readings, psalms and prayers. The Choir sing for us accompanied, usually, by organ music. We follow the service using the Book of Common Prayer of 1662 giving thanks for the day that has past. The service lasts around 45 minutes.