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Holy Week and Easter

Worship

Holy Week is the most important week of the Christian year, when from Palm Sunday to Easter Day we follow Jesus in the last week of his life. This year we follow St John's account of the Passion, entering into the experience and meaning of those eight days - from Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, through the desolation of his crucifIxion, to his glorious resurrection.

Holy Week Preacher: The Revd Rob Wickham Rector of Hackney

  • The full list of Holy Week services is available here.

Holy Week at Ely

PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 28
Jesus Enters Jerusalem
Procession of Palms & Sung Eucharist - 10.30am
assemble on the East Lawn at 10.15am
Evensong - 4.00 pm

MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK, MARCH 29
The Supper at Bethany
Eucharist with Address - 7.30pm

TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK, MARCH 30
The Greeks seek Jesus
Compline with Address (Lady Chapel) - 9.00pm

WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK, MARCH 31
The Gathering Darkness
Tenebrae (Music: Stabat Mater Pergolesi) - 7.30pm
Free Admission

MAUNDY THURSDAY. APRIL 1
Jesus Celebrates the Last Supper
The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday with Sung Eucharist and the Washing of Feet - 7.30pm
followed by
The Watch of the Passion

GOOD FRIDAY. APRIL 2
Jesus is Condemned & Crucified
The Preaching and Proclamation of the Cross and the Liturgy of the Sacrament - 12.00noon
Easter Garden - an activity for children - 4.00pm
Evensong - 5.30pm
Stations of the Cross - 7.30pm

HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 3
Jesus Harrows Hell
Evensong with Address - 5.30pm

EASTER DAY, APRIL 4
Jesus is Raised to New Life
Dawn Vigil & First Eucharist of Easter - 5.30am
The Dawn Eucharist is followed by a celebration breakfast.
Tickets (only 50 available) £7.50 may be obtained from the Chapter Office: 01353 667735.

Orchestral Festal Eucharist - 10.30am
Evensong with Procession - 4.00pm