The Shrine of St Cuthbert; the Tomb of the Venerable Bede; a living place of worship, welcome and hospitality at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Pilgrims have returned after following in the footsteps of St Paul 🙌
Earlier this month, 33 pilgrims returned from a pilgrimage organised by the cathedral and led by the Dean of Durham, Philip Plyming and Jocelyn Bryan, Licensed Lay Minister at Durham Cathedral.
The group travelled from Philippi to Corinth in Greece, exploring places where St Paul preached and shared the good news of Jesus Christ.
Read more here👉 durhamcathedral.co.uk/articl…
On behalf of all of us at Durham Cathedral, congratulations to the Reverend Dr Jitesh Patel on his appointment as Bishop of Jarrow.
We are holding Jitesh in our prayers today and asking for God's blessing on him in all that lies ahead.
Downing Street has today announced that the Reverend Dr Jitesh Patel has been appointed the next Suffragan Bishop of Jarrow following approval by His Majesty the King. Jitesh will be Consecrated at York Minster on 8 December. Read more here: durhamdiocese.org/diocesan-n…
ALT Revd Dr Jitesh Patel
🟣 We're hiring
We're looking for a part-time cleaner to join the established cleaning team at the cathedral
💷 £13.04 per hour
📅 16 hours per week
⏰Apply before Monday 2 November, 9am
🔗Apply here👉 durhamcathedral.co.uk/more/j…
On All Saints’ Day we celebrate and give thanks to God for all the saints who worship him now in heaven
We mark the feast of All Saints’ Day at each of our services on Sunday 1 November
Join us on All Hallows' Eve for Solemn Evensong and Procession to the Feretory to mark the eve of All Saints' Day
Incense will fill the cathedral as we process with icons
📅 Saturday 31 October, 5.30pm
The second reflection for the Online Quiet Day: Exploring Prayer, The Franciscan Charism is by Brother Felix
Watch here👉 youtu.be/J80_yBxvIck
The first reflection for the Online Quiet Day: Exploring Prayer, The Franciscan Charism is by Brother Tobias
Watch here👉 youtu.be/WLXHNYo6NGM
Tomorrow, we are hosting the first In-person and Online Quiet Day which will provide insight into the Franciscan tradition. Brother Tobias and Brother Felix, friars from the Society of St Francis, will be leading the reflections in person and online.
Sign up to the in-person Quiet Day here👉 durhamcathedral.ticketsolve.…
Get involved with the Online Quiet Day here👉 durhamcathedral.co.uk/events…
We're hiring a Chief Property Officer
As Chief Property Officer of Durham Cathedral, you will translate conservation management plans and quinquennial inspection priorities into a deliverable programme of repair, maintenance and carefully judged adaptation.
We are looking for a professionally qualified senior property leader with deep experience of conserving highly significant historic buildings or estates, strong knowledge of traditional materials & conservation practice, and a proven record of delivering complex capital projects.
💷Salary between £65,000 - £79,000
⏰ Full time
📅 Apply before Wednesday 14 October at 9am
Apply here👉 durhamcathedral.co.uk/more/j…
Tonight from dusk, the cathedral will be lit up in pink for #OrganDonationWeek 🩷
📷 @graemehall_photography
Durham Cathedral retweeted
There’s nowhere better than what was once the kingdom of Northumbria to go on a pilgrimage - so thank you, @durhamcathedral (where both Cuthbert & Bede lie buried), for making use of an ancient chapel in such an imaginative & moving way. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgx…
Join us at Evensong as we celebrate the fourth anniversary of the accession of King Charles III
📅 Tuesday 8 September, 5.30pm
A special day at Durham Cathedral 🙌
On Friday, we celebrated the completion of the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer, welcoming supporters, donors, volunteers and community representatives to explore the new space and mark this important milestone
We're looking forward to welcoming pilgrims and visitors from Spring 2027, with our ongoing pilgrimage programme, and a Quiet Day and Open Day taking place later this month
The project was made possible thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Durham Cathedral @DCathFriends and the Ardeola Charitable Trust
Find out more 👉 durhamcathedral.co.uk/articl…