February 2023
Bank Holiday opening hours
Please note there are no services today, and the cathedral is open for visiting 10:00-17:00, with last admission at 16:15.
Find out more »Quiet Mondays
In February 2023 Christ Church Cathedral will be hosting ‘Quiet Mondays’. From 14:00-17:00 every Monday the cathedral will be a dedicated quiet space to accommodate visitors who find a noisy environment difficult. During these times, visitors will be able to enjoy our beautiful building without the distraction of group tours, building works, or any of the other hustle and bustle that the daily life of the cathedral brings. Please join us for ‘Quiet Mondays’. Normal cathedral admission applies.
Find out more »Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is part of the ancient church daily prayer offices (prayer cycle) which have been celebrated throughout the centuries. This is a simplified form of the office which includes: the recitation of an appointed psalm, a reading from Holy Scripture and prayers. You can access the Service Sheet here: Service Sheet You can access the book of Psalms here: Daily Office Psalm Book You can watch the service online here: Watch Online
Find out more »Choral Evensong sung by the Cathedral Choir
Cathedral Choral Evensong is essentially a service of reflection—of leaving ourselves open that God may speak to us through the psalms, readings and canticles, which are the core of the service. Cathedrals with a great choral tradition draw upon a rich inheritance of music, much of it sung by the choir alone. In the Anglican tradition this music finds its natural setting in the office of Evensong, a combination of the medieval offices of Vespers and Compline. The choice of…
Find out more »Evening Prayer
You can access the Service Sheet here: Service Sheet You can access the book of Psalms here: Daily Office Psalm Book You can watch the service online here: Watch Online
Find out more »Eucharist with Prayers for Healing and Wholeness
Eucharist with Prayers for Healing and Wholeness, Thursdays only. A prayer minister from the Church's Ministry of Healing: Ireland (CMH:I) will be at this service. CMH:I is a Church of Ireland organisation that is dedicated to bringing Christ’s healing & wholeness to all. The service ends by 1:15pm to allow people to return to work, but if you feel that you would like a longer time of prayer or a conversation, the prayer minister will be available. If you can't…
Find out more »The Cathedral Eucharist sung by the Cathedral Choir
The Church of Ireland continues to use an order of service derived from the ancient common practice of the Christian Church. This liturgy is divided into two parts: the ministry of the word and the ministry of the sacrament. In the ministry of the word, passages from the Bible (Old Testament, Epistles and Gospels) are read, and may be followed by a sermon. The congregation affirms its faith using the words of the Nicene Creed, followed by intercession (prayers of…
Find out more »Choir midterm break
Please note that the Cathedral choir is on a well-deserved midterm break from 13-21 February inclusive. Please see our calendar for daily services during these dates.
Find out more »Midday Eucharist
There is no charge to attend services. All are welcome! You can watch the service online here: Watch Online
Find out more »Said Evening Prayer
You can access the Service Sheet here: Service Sheet You can access the book of Psalms here: Daily Office Psalm Book You can watch the service online here: Watch Online
Find out more »Community Choir Open Rehearsal
Join us tonight at 19:15 for another open rehearsal for our Community Choir. Things to know: No audition necessary Everyone welcome! Fun and relaxed environment Music & refreshments provided Make some new friends! For more information or queries, please contact our Organist & Assistant Director of Music, James Short by email james.short@christchurch.ie
Find out more »The Cathedral Eucharist
You can access the Service Sheet here: Service sheet There is no charge to attend services. All are welcome! You can watch the service online here: Watch Online
Find out more »Organ Open Afternoon
Join us for our Organ Open Afternoon from 16:00-18:00. This is a FREE event where children will get a tour of the cathedral and crypt, a chance to see the organ, followed by refreshments and a short ‘organ fireworks’ concert. This event is suitable for children aged 10-18yrs, and some keyboard proficiency is encouraged. To book a place, please contact our Organist and Assistant Director of Music, James Short: james.short@christchurch.ie
Find out more »March 2023
Mothers’ Union Holy Communion Service
Mothers' Union is an international Christian charity that seeks to support families of all faiths and none through practical outreach, prayer and advocating family friendly policies within both government and public life. For all 4.1 million members in 83 countries what Mothers' Union provides is a network through which they can serve Christ in their own community through prayer, financial support and actively working at grassroots level in programmes that meet local needs. There is no charge to attend services.…
Find out more »Celtic Eucharist
There is no charge to attend services. All are welcome!
Find out more »St. Paul’s School for Girls’ and St. Paul’s Concert Chorale with special guests Cór na nÓg
A beautiful concert with boys’, girls’ and mixed youth choirs performing sacred, spiritual and traditional songs. St Paul's School Choirs from Baltimore, Maryland, USA conducted by John Hendricks and Jack Rifkin, end their Irish tour with this finale performance in Dublin's Christ Church Cathedral. They will be joined by Cór na nÓg, conducted by Mary Amond O'Brien, are one of Ireland’s leading children’s choirs. FREE ENTRANCE.
Find out more »Lunchtime Recital: Clements High School Choir
From Sugar Land, Texas, USA, the Clements High School Choir bring their concert of beautiful sacred, spiritual, and traditional songs to Dublin. Sacred, traditional and popular songs for choir by Hagenberg, Arcadelt, Hunter, Emerson and more. Conductors: Janet Menzie and Ryan Vognel. Admission to the recital is included in the usual entry fee to the Cathedral.
Find out more »April 2023
Palm Sunday Eucharist
You can access the Service Sheet, and this month’s Music List here: Service sheet and Music List There is no charge to attend services. All are welcome! You can watch the service online here: Watch Online
Find out more »Chrism Eucharist
You can access the Service Sheet, and this month’s Music List here: Service Sheet and Music List There is no charge to attend services. All are welcome! You can watch the service online here: Watch Online
Find out more »Maundy Thursday Eucharist
You can access the Service Sheet, and this month’s Music List here: Service Sheet and Music List There is no charge to attend services. All are welcome! You can watch the service online here: Watch Online
Find out more »Good Friday Liturgy
You can access the Service Sheet, and this month’s Music List here: Service sheet and Music List There is no charge to attend services. All are welcome! You can watch the service online here: Watch Online
Find out more »Easter Vigil
You can access the Service Sheet, and this month’s Music List here: Service sheet and Music List There is no charge to attend services. All are welcome! You can watch the service online here: Watch Online
Find out more »Easter Day Festal Eucharist
You can access the Service Sheet, and this month’s Music List here: Service sheet and Music List There is no charge to attend services. All are welcome! You can watch the service online here: Watch Online
Find out more »May 2023
Festal Choral Evensong sung by the Cathedral Choir – Ascension Thursday
You can access the Service Sheet, and this month’s Music List here: Service sheet and Music List There is no charge to attend services. All are welcome! You can watch the service online here: Watch Online
Find out more »October 2023
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is part of the ancient church daily prayer offices (prayer cycle) which have been celebrated throughout the centuries. This is a simplified form of the office which includes: the recitation of an appointed psalm, a reading from Holy Scripture and prayers. You can access the Service Sheet here: Service Sheet You can access the book of Psalms here: Daily Office Psalm Book You can watch the service online here: Watch Online
Find out more »December 2023
Advent Procession
All are welcome to join us for this dramatic, candle-lit service as we journey through darkness into light and embrace the hope of Advent, enfolded by beautiful seasonal music sung by the cathedral choir. Doors open 16:30. You can access the Service Sheet, and this month’s Music List here: Service Sheet and Music List You can watch the service online here: Watch Online
Find out more »Festal Eucharist for Christmas Eve
Sung by the Cathedral Choir. Doors open at 22.30. You can access the Service Sheet, and this month’s Music List here: Service Sheet and Music List There is no charge to attend services. All are welcome! You can watch the service online here: Watch Online
Find out more »Festal Eucharist for Christmas Day
Sung by the Cathedral Choir. Doors open at 10.30. You can access the Service Sheet, and this month’s Music List here: Service Sheet and Music List There is no charge to attend services. All are welcome! You can watch the service online here: Watch Online
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