Washington National Cathedral A House of Prayer For All People

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Get Tickets: Handel's Messiah

Dec. 9 at 4:00pm Nave

Today With the Cathedral

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Sightseeing

Ticketed Admission
Available Thursday
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Online Morning Prayer

Online Only
Free
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Noon Holy Eucharist

Bethlehem Chapel
Free
Former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor smiles in front of the United States Supreme Court. Photo credit: David Hume Kennerly.

Cathedral to Host Funeral for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

in memoriam
The funeral of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor will be held at Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, December 19, at 11 a.m. ET. The funeral will be by invitation only. The Cathedral will have a livestream of the service available. learn more
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Discover the Cathedral

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.
Plan Your Visit
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
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Experience Music & Concerts
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Discover Art & Architecture
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Sightseeing & Tours
Our Programs
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Christmas Passes Now Available!

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Due to capacity concerns, some of our more popular Christmas services require in-person passes - reserve yours now! You can also browse the full schedule of in-person and online services, concerts, and exhibits. learn more and get passes

The Now and Forever Windows are here!

in case you missed it
The Cathedral’s Now and Forever Windows capture the resilience, faith and endurance of African Americans and our nation’s struggle with the original sins of racism and slavery. Through this new addition to the Cathedral, we hope to tell a broader, more inclusive story of American history. In this House of Prayer for All People, we want to tell the stories of ALL people. Watch the dedication service, browse photos, view the behind-the-scenes documentary, share your thoughts on the new windows and more. learn more

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Explore Cathedral Highlights

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.
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Fall Around the Cathedral
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20th Century Saints
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Civic & Americana
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Stained Glass Windows

Journeys in Light, Color and Stone: The West Façade

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Unlike the tradition of European cathedrals, Washington National Cathedral's West Façade features the theme of Creation, inviting visitors on a journey of spiritual rebirth. Explore