Salisbury Cathedral release Christmas service details
Due to the pandemic, things are looking a bit different this year
Last updated 26th Nov 2020
Only a limited number of people will actually be able to attend services at Salisbury Cathedral over the festival period due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Worshippers will have to pre-book a place and wear masks inside the building with all those attending socially distanced.
The Cathedral are also asking people to not book more than one service to allow everyone a chance to attend.
The good news is those you won't miss out on the traditional events as the Cathedral will be live streaming them including the popular Christmas Eve service.
The Very Revd. Nicholas Papadopulos, Dean of Salisbury said:
"There is no avoiding the necessity for our Christmas worship in 2020 to be very different from what all of us would expect in normal circumstances. The now-familiar requirements of hygiene and social distancing mean that many may not be able to worship with us in person. I regret this bitterly and ask for your understanding and co-operation as we attempt to be fair to all, and to make it possible for the maximum number of people possible to worship with us safely.
We will livestream our principal services, so that if you are unable to secure a seat you can participate in our worship wherever you are."
WHEN ARE THE SERVICES?
Tuesday 22 December:
- 19.00 - A Service for Christmas with carols sung by the Cathedral Choir - Live streamed and recorded for later viewing
Wednesday 23 December:
- 19.00 - A Service for Christmas with carols sung by the Cathedral Choir - Live streamed
Thursday 24 December:
- 15.30 - A Family Service for Christmas Eve - Live streamed only with no congregation in the building; to be filmed around the Christmas Tree and featuring a live donkey
- 17.30 - Festal Evensong - Live streamed
- 23.00 - The First Eucharist of Christmas - Live streamed
Friday 25 December:
- 08.30 - The Eucharist on Christmas Day - No Choir, this service will be said, with cantor
- 11.00 - The Eucharist on Christmas Day - Live streamed
- 15.00 - Festal Evensong
HOW TO BOOK
Tickets will be available via the Cathedral website on Tuesday 8th December.
If people are unable to book online, they can phone up on 01722 512156 and order them there.
Masks must be worn by worshippers in the building and they will be socially distanced.