At the heart of the life of St Anne’s Cathedral is the daily pattern of prayer and worship. This daily rhythm of prayer forms the framework of all that we do.
Monday
13:00 - Cathedral Prayers
Lunchtime prayers are an opportunity for quiet prayer and reflection at the heart of the day, and usually lasts no more than 10 minutes.
17:30 - Evening Prayer
Everyone is welcome to join us at the end of the day for a service including prayers, psalms and Bible passages, taking place in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit
Tuesday
09:00 - Morning Prayers with Holy Communion
Everyone is welcome to join us at the start of the day for a spoken service combining prayers, psalms and Bible passages and bread and wine is shared. If you don’t receive communion you may still come forward for a prayer of blessing at that point in the service in an offering of thanksgiving for the start of a new day
13:00 - Cathedral Prayers
Lunchtime prayers are an opportunity for quiet prayer and reflection at the heart of the day, and usually lasts no more than 10 minutes.
17:30 - Evening Prayer with Plain Chant – Chapel of Holy Spirit
Everyone is welcome to join us at the end of the day for a service combining beautiful plainchant with prayers, psalms and Bible passages, taking place in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit
Wednesday
13:00 - Holy Communion
Everyone is welcome to join us for a spoken service combining prayers, psalms and Bible passages and bread and wine is shared. If you don’t receive communion you may still come forward for a prayer of blessing at that point in the service in an offering of thanksgiving.
17:30 - Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong is a beautiful traditional service during which the ‘song’ of voices sounding together in harmony is heard at the ‘even’ point between the active day and restful night, allowing listeners time for restful contemplation at the end of a busy day. The service is led by the cathedral choir and includes the bible readings for the day, prayers and congregational hymns. Details of the music can be found on the Music and Services List, either on the News or Music Overview pages of the website.
Thursday
13:00 - Cathedral Prayers
Lunchtime prayers are an opportunity for quiet prayer and reflection at the heart of the day, and usually lasts no more than 10 minutes.
17:30 - Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong is a beautiful traditional service during which the ‘song’ of voices sounding together in harmony is heard at the ‘even’ point between the active day and restful night, allowing listeners time for restful contemplation at the end of a busy day. The service is led by the cathedral choir and includes the bible readings for the day, prayers and congregational hymns. Details of the music can be found on the Music and Services List, either on the News or Music Overview pages of the website.
Friday
17:30 - Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong is a beautiful traditional service during which the ‘song’ of voices sounding together in harmony is heard at the ‘even’ point between the active day and restful night, allowing listeners time for restful contemplation at the end of a busy day. The service is led by the cathedral choir and includes the bible readings for the day, prayers and congregational hymns. Details of the music can be found on the Music and Services List, either on the News or Music Overview pages of the website.
Sunday
10:00 - Holy Communion (BCP)
Holy Communion is the start of Sunday worship in the Cathedral. All are invited to share in bible readings, prayer and the Eucharist of bread and wine.
11:00 - Sung Eucharist
Sung Eucharist is the principle morning service of the Cathedral with the addition of glorious choral pieces and organ music, hymns in which the congregation joins the singing, and the sermon – a service during which Bible readings and prayers are said, leading to the receiving of the bread and wine. Those who don't wish to receive communion are still invited to come forward to receive a blessing. Details of the music can be found on the Music and Services List on the News or Music Overview sections of the website.
15:30 - Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong is a beautiful traditional service during which the ‘song’ of voices sounding together in harmony is heard at the ‘even’ point between the active day and restful night, allowing listeners time for restful contemplation at the end of a busy day. The service is led by the cathedral choir and includes the bible readings for the day, prayers and congregational hymns. Details of the music can be found on the Music and Services List, either on the News or Music Overview pages of the website.
At various times through the year the cathedral hosts special services for various organisations, and these will be listed below in our special services.
21st Jan 2020 - 19:30
Annual Ecumenical Cathedral Service
Join us at Belfast Cathedral at 7.30pm on Tuesday 21st January for the Annual Ecumenical Cathedral Service in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2020.
