Norwich Cathedral is hosting a busy programme of services and events open to all at Norwich Cathedral this Holy Week and Easter, including musical meditations, reflections and all the traditional services.
On Monday, Clergy from across the Diocese of Norwich gathered at the Cathedral for the Chrism Eucharist.
Holy Week Reflections led by Canon Susanna Gunner will take place at 7pm on Wednesday 16 April and at 1pm on Good Friday.
The evening reflections will also link to musical meditations which follow at 8pm. Monday’s musical meditation will see baritone Dhilan Gnanadurai and pianist Caroline Jaya-Ratnam perform Bach’s cantata BWV 82 Ich habe genug. On Tuesday Norwich Cathedral’s Master of Music Ashley Grote will play organ music by Bach for Passiontide and on Wednesday Norwich Cathedral Chamber Choir will perform sacred choral works by Henry Purcell.
As we move closer to Easter Day, the times for Norwich Cathedral’s main services are as follows:
- Maundy Thursday (17 April)
Eucharist of the Last Supper, 7pm - Good Friday (18 April)
At the Foot of the Cross, 11am
Good Friday Meditation, 1pm
Solemn Liturgy, 2pm - Holy Saturday (19 April)
Easter Vigil and Confirmations, 8pm - Easter Sunday (20 April)
Festal Eucharist, 10.30am
Festal Evensong, 3.30pm
On Easter Monday (21 April), the Cathedral’s Master of Music Ashley Grote will give a free organ recital at 11am.
The Dean of Norwich, the Very Revd Dr Andrew Braddock, said: “In troubled times, the story of Holy Week and Easter speaks of God’s love overcoming hatred and death. That message is as relevant as ever.”
For the full details of Norwich Cathedral’s services and events throughout Holy Week and Easter visit www.cathedral.org.uk/easter