Holy Week & Easter
The most significant event in the Christian story is the week following Jesus’ final entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday). During this week our church services take us through the events that led up to him being accused, tried and crucified, and laid in a tomb. The story does not end with his death, but on the third day Jesus rose from the dead appearing to his disciples.
Palm Sunday 2 April
Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week, the final week of Jesus’ life. We remember Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey. The crowds welcomed him as a king, waving Palm leaves and celebrating his arrival.
08:00 |
Holy Eucharist with Sermon with Distribution of Palms |
10:00 |
Palm Sunday Procession |
10:30 |
Palm Sunday Choral Eucharist |
15:30 |
Choral Evensong for Palm Sunday |
Tuesday 4 April
19:30 | Tenebrae We move from light to darkness and then after the dramatic ‘Strepitus’, light is restored. |
Maundy Thursday 6 April
Maundy Thursday marks the beginning of the Great Three Days; The Triduum.
11:00 |
The Chrism Eucharist |
19:00 |
The Eucharist of the Last Supper |
20:30-22:00 |
The Watch |
Good Friday 7 April
12:00-15:00 |
The Good Friday Liturgy |
19:30 |
Churches Together in Lichfield We gather at the cross together in unity to give testimony to the love of Christ for the whole world. |
Holy Saturday 8 April
Besides preparing and decorating for Easter, the building is kept dark and quiet as we reflect on Jesus lying in the stillness of his tomb after the Crucifixion.
09:00 |
Preparing the Preparers A short service with a focus on praying with those who are setting up the Cathedral for the Easter celebrations. |
16:00 |
A service of prayers in commemoration of the past Bishops of Lichfield. |
17:30 |
Evening Prayer and ‘In Memoriam’ |
20:00 |
Easter Vigil |
Easter Sunday 9 April
8:00 |
The Holy Eucharist |
10:30 |
Choral Eucharist |
15:30 |
Solemn Choral Evensong Our Easter celebrations continue as our Cathedral Choir sing Evensong, and we process around the church with great joy. |
Easter Kids Activities
Monday 10 - Friday 14 April 10:00-12:00 & 14:00-16:00
Join us to think about new life and new beginning, and the miracle of Easter.
Get crafty and create some art with your little ones, and leave your masterpiece to spread joy and hope to all who visit Lichfield Cathedral during Easter.
Activities are FREE; donations are welcomed.
Easter Monday 10 April
09:00 |
Morning Prayer |
12:30 |
Eucharist for Monday in Easter Week |
17:30 |
Choral Evensong |
The usual pattern of worship resumes from Tuesday 11 April. Click here for more information.