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Winchester Cathedral @WinCathedral

Discover over 1,000 years of history in Europe's longest medieval cathedral; resting place of Jane Austen & home of the Winchester Bible. Charity Number: 120291

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On Sunday 15 March, The Very Revd Chris Palmer was installed as the new Dean of Winchester. His appointment marks an exciting new era for Winchester Cathedral, building on its 900-year history and its commitment to renew, inspire and unite people in faith, hope and love.
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Are you joining us for Lent, Holy Week and Easter at Winchester Cathedral? This year’s theme is “Crossing the Divide.” Find out more and see what’s happening: ⛪️ winchester-cathedral.org.uk/…
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Interim Dean of Winchester Cathedral to retire in July After 21 years as a Canon of Winchester, Canon Roland Riem who is currently in the role of Interim Dean, will retire at the end of July, when he and his wife Sophie will return to Salisbury. winchester-cathedral.org.uk/…
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Winchester Cathedral has appointed a new Director of Music, Katherine Dienes-Williams, who will join from Guildford Cathedral where she is Organist and Master of the Choristers. Read more: winchester-cathedral.org.uk/…
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Delighted to renew @ParisSmithLLP's partnership with @WinCathedral for a third year! Proud to support this iconic institution through 2026, from sponsoring the Christmas Market to contributing to green initiatives.🏛️✨ ➡️ linkedin.com/posts/paris-smi…
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A message from the Interim Dean of Winchester, January 2026 "There are no short cuts to obedience. New Year’s resolutions come all too easily to grief as we are caught up again in the hurly-burly of life." Read more: winchester-cathedral.org.uk/…
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Yesterday, Winchester woke up to a dusting of snow ❄️ View the full photo album here ⬇️ facebook.com/media/set/?set=…
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Brighten up your January blues by planning a visit to Here Comes the Sun at Winchester Cathedral ☀️ More information here: winchester-cathedral.org.uk/…
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✨Visiting the Carol Service at Winchester Cathedral tonight?✨ We look forward to welcoming you to a beautiful candlelit Carol Service featuring traditional readings and stunning choral music sung by the Choir of Winchester Cathedral. Read the thread for more information👇
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Practical information: • No booking required — seats are first come, first served. • Doors open at 5.00pm and queues form early, so please arrive in good time. • If you have accessibility needs, speak to a steward on arrival — seats can be provided while waiting.
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• A YouTube livestream will be available for those joining from home. • Everyone is welcome and worship at Winchester Cathedral is always free of charge, donations welcome. More information: winchester-cathedral.org.uk/…
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The Right Revd Philip Mounstephen Bishop of Winchester and the Chapter of Winchester Cathedral are delighted to announce that the Revd Canon Chris Palmer, currently Canon Treasurer at Exeter Cathedral, is to become Dean of Winchester. More information: bit.ly/4a2aREr
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Visiting the Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market and want a sneak peek? Can’t make it this year but still want to soak up the magic? Take our virtual walk around the Market — and see if you can spot your favourite chalet! Tag them in the comments below! winchester-cathedral.org.uk/…
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A message from the Interim Dean of Winchester, December 2025 Canon Roly reflects on Christmas Change. "Christmas is often seen as a bastion of changelessness. The ideal of a white Christmas is one where even the ground remains untouched." Keep reading: bit.ly/4pj3VHN
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A message from Canon Julian When Christmas feels noisy, stressful or lonely, we’re invited to pause and remember its true centre: the presence of Christ. #Christmas
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A message from the Interim Dean of Winchester, November 2025 Canon Roly reflects on the @_UoW graduations that took place inside the cathedral last month, considering 'What's in a name?'. (1/2)
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"This year, as it came to the postgraduate award in International Business Management, we smiled at a string of students stepping forward with the surname Kaur – 49 in a row, in fact." Keep reading: winchester-cathedral.org.uk/… (2/2)
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All Souls Requiem, Sunday 2nd November, 3.30pm. All are welcome to attend the Requiem Mass, which will include praying for names of those who have died. If you would like someone remembered at this service, please submit their name here by 28th Oct: bit.ly/42STkdk
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Names will be displayed on the tv screens during the service. The names of those who have died in the past year will be read out during the service. There will be paper slips available at the service for those wanting to add names on the day.
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A message for the cathedral community. Canon Andrew reflects on the season of Remembrancetide. View upcoming services here: bit.ly/3JbTTUi
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