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Special services, concerts, lectures, events for families and more – there’s something for everyone at the Abbey. Many of our events are free and open to anyone. Our in-person events are held at ...
If you buy an online ticket via the Westminster Abbey website you can upgrade it to an annual pass free of charge. This will enable you to visit the Abbey three times for the price of one. Simply ask ...
This Sung Eucharist commemorates the Last Supper, where Jesus broke bread with his disciples, and washed their feet as a sign of humility. What is Maundy Thursday? Discover why we celebrate the ...
Ash Wednesday marks the start of the season of Lent in the church. Join us for a penitential service, where we receive a mark of ashes as a reminder that we are created from dust, and to dust we will ...
Tonight we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord in one of the most ancient liturgies of the Christian Church. We assemble in darkness. The President lights the new fire as a sign of God's creative ...
This service of Choral Compline takes us from the Cross to the waiting silence of Holy Saturday with Scripture, poetry and music. The service will be sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort.
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Sharon Wright, journalist and Brontë historian, explains how a visit to the Abbey to research her latest book led her on a surprising journey. 3 minute read When I began following in the footsteps of ...
O my people, what have I done to you? How have I offended you? Answer me! Holy is God! Holy and strong! Holy immortal One, have mercy on us. I led you out of Egypt, from slavery to freedom, but you ...
The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival, Minor Canon and Sacrist at the Abbey, reflects on the Arma Christi, the symbols of Christ’s passion, on the High Altar’s Lenten array. The Reverend Helena Bickley ...
Jesus said, 'Jerusalem, Jerusalem, I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, "Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord."' All remain seated for the Gospel, Luke 19 ...