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.
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
sung by Laudibus
President: Canon Michael Hampel
Preacher: The Dean
Hymns 67, 68, 333
Judith Bingham Missa Brevis III
Timor et tremor Poulenc
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.
Morning Prayer
11:30am to 12:15pm
Psalm 119. 1-16
Preacher: The Reverend Kathryn Tiernan
February half term activities
12:00pm 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
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.
Rivers of Ink - The Three Bibles of Wearmouth/Jarrow
2:00pm
Durham University History Professor Richard Gameson is an expert on the history of books, from Antiquity to Renaissance.
Evensong
3:30pm to 4:30pm •The Nave
sung by Laudibus
Hymns CP 598i, 76
Responses Leighton
Psalm 50. 1-15
David Briggs Trinity College Fauxbourdon Service
God be in my head David Briggs
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.
Lent Talks: Encountering God through the creative arts with Jolyon Mitchell on Film
4:30pm to 5:00pm
Join us for a series of discussions for Lent, featuring leading figures in the world of the creative arts. This Sunday explores the topic of film, with the Reverend Professor Jolyon Mitchell who is Principal of St John’s College, Durham University, former producer and journalist with BBC World Service, who teaches media, religion and culture.
Lent Talks 2026
4:30pm to 5:00pm
This Lent, you are invited to a series of discussions with leading figures in the world of the creative arts in conversation with Reverend Canon Michael Hampel
