Celebrate Easter at Wells Cathedral: Services and events for Holy Week and Easter 2024

By Laura Linham 17th Mar 2025

Wells Cathedral welcomes all to special Holy Week and Easter 2024 events, from solemn Good Friday reflections to joyous Easter Sunday celebrations.
Wells Cathedral welcomes all to special Holy Week and Easter 2024 events, from solemn Good Friday reflections to joyous Easter Sunday celebrations.

Wells Cathedral invites all to join in a series of special services and events to mark Holy Week and Easter 2024, the most significant period in the Christian calendar. From the solemn reflections of Good Friday to the joyous celebrations of Easter Sunday, the Cathedral offers a place for worship, contemplation, and community gathering.

Holy Week at Wells Cathedral

Palm Sunday – 24 March

  • 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
  • 10.30 a.m. Cathedral Eucharist (Vicars Choral)
  • 3.00 p.m. Passiontide Meditation (Cathedral Choir)*

Monday of Holy Week – 25 March

  • 8.00 a.m. Morning Liturgy
  • 5.15 p.m. Choral Evensong (Vicars Choral) with Address*

Tuesday of Holy Week – 26 March

  • 8.00 a.m. Morning Liturgy
  • 10.00 a.m. Diocesan Chrism Eucharist with the Blessing of Oils
  • 5.15 p.m. Choral Evensong (Vicars Choral) with Address*

Wednesday of Holy Week – 27 March

  • 8.00 a.m. Morning Liturgy
  • 5.15 p.m. Choral Evensong (Vicars Choral) with Address*

The Easter Triduum: The Three Most Sacred Days

Maundy Thursday – 28 March

  • 8.00 a.m. Morning Liturgy
  • 5.15 p.m. Evening Prayer (said)
  • 7.30 p.m. Solemn Eucharist of the Last Supper (Cathedral Choir)*

Good Friday – 29 March

  • 8.00 a.m. Morning Liturgy
  • 12.00 p.m. Three Hours' Devotion
  • 2.00 p.m. The Final Hour (Cathedral Choir)
  • 5.15 p.m. Evening Prayer (said)

Holy Saturday – 30 March

  • 8.00 a.m. Morning Prayer
  • 5.15 p.m. Evening Prayer (said)
  • 7.30 p.m. Easter Vigil (Cathedral Choir)

Easter Sunday – 31 March

  • 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion (BCP)
  • 9.30 a.m. Choral Matins (Cathedral Choir)
  • 11.00 a.m. Festal Eucharist (Cathedral Choir)
  • 3.00 p.m. Festal Evensong (Cathedral Choir)*

The Meaning of Easter

Easter is the most important celebration in Christianity, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope of new life. Wells Cathedral invites everyone, whether regular worshippers or visitors, to take part in this season of reflection, renewal, and joy.

All services are open to the public, and no booking is required. For more details, visit Wells Cathedral's website.

     

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