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Holy Communion

8:00am to 8:30am

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.

Sung Eucharist

10:00am to 11:00am

President: The Dean
Preacher: The Reverend James Shelton

Hymns 57, 56 (omit 4), 48
Leighton
Missa Brevis
Ubi caritas David Briggs

A service of prayers, Bible readings, hymns, and Choral music, 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 1 hour.

Refreshments in the Galilee Chapel

11:00am to 11:30am

Join us for tea and coffee in the Galilee Chapel in between Sung Eucharist and Matins service.

Matins

11:30am to 12:15pm

Hymns 51, 49
Psalm 71. 1-5, 13-15
Stanford
Te Deum and Benedictus in A
Behold the tabernacle of God Harris
Preacher: The Reverend Daniel Parkinson

Courts and Coroners: The Law in Medieval Durham - Museum Exhibition

12:00pm to 4:00pm

The exhibition explores the rites of Sanctuary, the position of the Bishop of Durham which was unique in England for holding both spiritual and secular power within their diocese. Alongside, a deep dive into recorded cases, prison cells and courts within the cathedral walls.

Evensong with Procession for the Eve of Candlemas

3:30pm to 4:30pm •The Nave

Incense is used at this service
Hymns 181, 185
Psalm 118
Grayston Ives
Edington Service
When to the Temple Mary went Eccard

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.