About Lichfield Cathedral
Lichfield Cathedral is the only medieval three-spired Cathedral in the UK, and is a treasured landmark in the heart of England. It is one of the oldest places of Christian worship, and the burial place of the great Anglo-Saxon missionary Bishop, St Chad.
This magnificent building has a rich history, reflected in its architecture and treasures. As a place of great beauty, it continues to inspire and encourage all who visits it as tourists, pilgrims or worshippers.
We are committed to the daily offering of worship and prayer to God, and offer spiritual nourishment and welcome all who come on their own journey of search and discovery.
In addition to daily services, the Cathedral also acts as a stunning venue for a range of events including concerts, gala dinners, festivals, awards ceremonies, performances, debates, educational forums and more.
Come and explore our wonderful Cathedral for yourself, we look forward to welcoming you soon!
THE DIOCESE OF LICHFIELD
Stretching from the Welsh border to the Peak District; and from north Staffordshire to the Black Country; the Diocese of Lichfield is one of the largest in the Church of England serving just over two-million-people in 1,744 square miles.
The Lichfield Diocese is the Church of England in the North West Midlands. It traces its roots back to AD 656 when the Diocese of Mercia was formed. In AD 664, Saint Chad moved the seat of the diocese to Lichfield from Repton. There is a suggestion that the city's name may mean "Field of the Dead" , believed to stem from the slaughter of 1,000 Christians in the city at the hands of the Roman emperor Diocletian.
Lichfield has had a troubled past having been ravaged by the Vikings and laid under siege during the English Civil War. Over time the seat of the diocese was transferred to Chester, Coventry and then back to Lichfield in order to provide protection.
In St Chad’s time the diocese stretched from the Welsh border to the North Sea; and from Northumberland to the Thames. And, despite having shrunk somewhat over the years as bits and pieces were chopped off to form neighbouring dioceses, Lichfield remains one of the largest in the Church of England, serving a population of just under two-million people in 1,744 square miles. The Diocese has 583 churches and 427 parishes in Staffordshire, the northern half of Shropshire, Wolverhampton, Walsall, half of Sandwell and even three parishes which straddle the Welsh border.
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