Washington National Cathedral A House of Prayer For All People

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Easter Sunday Passes Now Available

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Due to capacity concerns, the two Easter Sunday Festival Holy Eucharist services (8 and 11:15 am) require reserved in-person passes. The 11:15 service is at capacity, but passes remain for the 8:00 service. Learn more below and see our complete schedule for Lent and Holy Week. learn more

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From worship to majestic architecture to soul-stirring music to thought-provoking public programs, these highlights showcase the best the Cathedral has to offer. Want to come tour the Cathedral in person? See all of our sightseeing and touring options by planning your visit below.

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Choir processing and carrying a banner that reads, "My House shall be called the House of Prayer for all People," in the Nave of Washington National Cathedral — Worship With Us

Choristers singing in the Great Choir during Evensong — Experience Music & Concerts

View of the altar and reredos in the Cathedral's St. Mary's Chapel — Discover Art & Architecture

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Concert: The Choir of King's College

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On April 6, experience the transcendent voices of the world-famous Choir of King's College, Cambridge, under the Cathedral's soaring vaulted ceilings. Don't miss your opportunity to see one of the world's oldest and most beloved choral groups. Livestream option available. get tickets

Deep Knowing of the Soul with John Philip Newell

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Latest episode now streaming! Spiritual writer and teacher John Philip Newell joins the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens to discuss how each of us can interact with both ancient and modern wisdom to bring deep knowing to the surface, discovering ourselves and working toward a better world. stream now

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Every person is a beloved child of God, and our hope is that every person can find themselves reflected in the stories we tell here at the Cathedral. Take a dive into the highlights of the Cathedral, and look for the ways your story is told in our art and architecture.