Morning Prayer
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.
Rivers of Ink: Codex Amiatinus and the Northumbrian Heritage Installation
10:00am to 5:00pm
At the turn of the 8th Century Northumbrian monks transformed the many different scriptural books by gathering them into an all-emcompassing volume, "the Bible" as we know it today. Now known as Codez Amiatinus, The River of Ink project celebrates this extraordinary achievement and its place within the Northumbrian cultural heritage.
February half term activities
10:00am to 4:00pm
This February half term explore free family-friendly mini tours of Durham Cathedral - celebrating 40 years as a UNESCO world heritage site!
Courts and Coroners: The Law in Medieval Durham - Museum Exhibition
10:00am 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.
Holy Communion
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.
Rivers of Ink - Cuthbert, Bede, and Two Great Northumbrian Books
3:00pm
Professor Francis Watson is a New Testament specialist in the Durham Department of Theology and Religion, with a particular research focus on the formation of the biblical canon.
Evening Prayer
5:30pm to 6:15pm •The Nave
Psalm 69. 1-22
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.