Did you know… that following the earlier murder of one of Exeter’s clergy, King Edward I gave permission (on 1 January 1286) for land surrounding the Cathedral to be enclosed 🤔
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Experience Palm Sunday at Exeter Cathedral on 29 March. Our procession begins at 9:45am, leading into a Choral Eucharist, beginning with the Liturgy of Palms and a reading of the Matthew Passion.
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The Very Revd Jonathan Greener, Dean of Exeter, has announced that he is to retire this coming July.
Read more at www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
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Discover what's on this week at Exeter Cathedral:
📆 Library & Archives In Focus: “Women’s Work” at Exeter Cathedral (Monday 9 March)
📆 Exeter Philharmonic Choir - Solomon (Saturday 14 March)
Find out more: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on
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Lord Jesus Christ,
your birth at Bethlehem
draws us to kneel in wonder at
heaven touching earth:
accept our heartfelt praise,
as we worship you,
our Saviour and our eternal God.
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Ellie, our Archivist, recently gave us a preview of this ‘famous scrapbook’ of Mr Hart – Head Virger here at Exeter Cathedral in the 1930s-50s. It features lots of cartoons given to Mr Hart by his friend, the journalist and cartoonist, Harold Murray! ✍️
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Not sure how to spend these dark winter evenings? Emma, our Cathedral Librarian, found a gem in this little third edition (1686) book by John Goodman 😌
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150+ steps up to the roof but the views were worth it 😮💨 Here’s part two of getting a sneak peak of the highly-rated Exeter Cathedral Onwards & Upwards Tour. A big thank-you to Graham (one of our expert Guides) for this pre-Christmas Tour!
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We’re still not over those views from the roof… here’s part one of our sneak peak of the highly-rated Exeter Cathedral Onwards & Upwards Tour 👀 Thanks, Graham (one of our expert Guides) for the pre-Christmas Tour!
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Follow our Choir Chaperone, Eleanor, into the Song Schools for a preview of our Choristers’ rehearsal for Handel’s Messiah, taking place here at Exeter Cathedral, this Sunday 7 December at 2:30pm!
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Our Winter Community Exhibition is live! Come and visit us during standard Cathedral opening hours to explore artwork created by the local community inspired by themes of gratitude and thanks.
✨ Open until 5 January. Included in standard Cathedral entry.
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Final tickets available! We recommend booking your place to experience Exeter Cathedral Choir's stunning performance of Handel's Messiah on Sunday 7 December at 2:30pm.
🔗 Tickets: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
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Join us this Christmas season! ❄️
There’s something wonderful for everyone this Christmas at Exeter Cathedral, so why not take a look at our 2025 Advent & Christmas list to find your perfect event: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/christmas
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For some of us, tree-spotting is a year-round pastime, but what better time could there be for more of us to pause and think about trees than #NationalTreeWeek (22-30 November)?
Our Archivist, Ellie Jones, reflects: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/...
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Congratulations to our Organ Scholar, Michael D’Avanzo, for winning @jesuscollegecam.bsky.social's 2025-2026 Hadfield Composition Competition!
Find out more: www.jesus.cam.ac.uk/articles/win...
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Tickets now available for our Exeter Nativity!
All are welcomed to enjoy this retelling of the Christmas story with warmth, humour and a few delightful surprises.
🦙 Sunday 14 December | 4pm
🦙 Book your free tickets to attend
🦙 bit.ly/nativity-exeter
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Advent Procession – Sunday 30 November, 6pm 🕯️
Come and join us for this atmospheric service with Exeter Cathedral Choir as they lead us in singing advent carols and anthems – a peaceful, reflective event to attend in the run up to Christmas.
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Join us this Christmas season! ❄️
There’s something wonderful for everyone this Christmas at Exeter Cathedral, so why not take a look at our 2025 Advent & Christmas list to find your perfect event: exeter-cathedral.org.uk/christmas
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This Sunday 9 November, you are invited to attend the Remembrance Sunday Devon County Service taking place at 4pm here at Exeter Cathedral.
Please book your free ticket here: bit.ly/remembrance-ec
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It's Exeter Cathedral Refectory's first birthday! 🥳 🎂
To celebrate, we are offering visitors a FREE slice of cake with every hot drink purchased from the Refectory on Tuesday 4 November. We're open until 5pm, so why not stop by? ☕️🍰
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Did someone say free cake? 🎂
To celebrate the Exeter Cathedral Refectory's first birthday, we will be offering a free slice of cake with every hot drink purchased from the Refectory on Tuesday 4 November 2025. ☕️🍰
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Join us for this year’s free, special Advent Series 🕯️
★ Three sessions: 13 November, 7 & 14 December
★ ‘The Meaning of Advent’, ‘The Four Last Things’, ‘The Former Advent’
★ Led by Revd Professor Christopher Bryan
★ Book your free place: bit.ly/advent-series
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A big thank-you to the fantastic builders at Sheds Direct Devon Limited who are currently setting up our 2025 Christmas Market cabins!
The Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market opens on Thursday 20 November, 10am – see you there! ❄️
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Save the date! The Exeter Nativity: Sunday 14 December, 4pm 🦙
Join the talented cast of the Exeter Nativity as they retell the Christmas story with warmth, humour and a few delightful surprises.
🎟️ Tickets coming soon
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Day two of the Autumn Fair!
We're open until 3:30pm today, so why not pop in and discover your new favourite businesses with some mulled wine inside this treasure trove of unique local finds 🍂
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We're still thinking about the stunning flowers that the Exeter Cathedral Flower Arrangers displayed for last week's Grand Nave Dinner – a fundraising event for our exciting Development Appeal: 'Investing in our Welcome' 🌼
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It's #WorldOctopusDay! Have you seen our gorgeous new octopus misericord, designed by Benji Chambers and carved by William Barsley?
Visit our Treasures Exhibition to take a closer look!
🐙: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/plan-your-visit/treasures-exhibition
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Join Exeter Cathedral's St Peter's Singers for a concert of remembrance in the beautiful, 15th century All Saints Church in Kenton.
✦ 11 November | 8pm
✦ All Saints Church, Kenton
✦ Book your tickets: bit.ly/sps-remembrance
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Remembrance Sunday Devon County Service
Sunday 9 November | 4pm
Everyone is warmly invited to attend this service – please follow this link to book your free ticket: bit.ly/remembrance-ec
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