Washington National Cathedral A House of Prayer For All People

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Sunday Holy Eucharist

Jan. 29 at 11:15am Nave + Online

Today With the Cathedral

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Sightseeing

Ticketed Admission
Available Monday
Worshippers seated for Eucharist service in Cathedral's Saint Mary Chapel

Early Sunday Holy Eucharist

St. Mary's Chapel
Free
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

Principal Sunday Holy Eucharist

Nave
Free
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National and International Coffee Hour

Online Only
RSVP Required
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Choristers singing in the Great Choir during Evensong

Sunday Choral Evensong

Great Choir
Free
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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.
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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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Sightseeing & Tours
Our Programs
Book cover for "Hear Us, Good Lord"

Now Available: New Lent Devotional Guide

lenten devotionals
“Hear Us, Good Lord” offers daily meditations from the Great Litany of Ash Wednesday, written by Cathedral clergy and staff. This collaboration with Forward Movement offers a daily framework to deepen your faith as we journey through Lent to Easter. get your copy

Secret Byrd: March 4 & 5

Concerts
Tickets are going fast for our four performances of "Secret Byrd," a musical time travel to the Protestant-Catholic struggles of the English Reformation. Learn more about this intimate candlelit concert in our Cathedral Connects blog. 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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Winter Around the Cathedral
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Space: The Final Frontier
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Civic & Americana
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Stained Glass Windows

Online Exhibit: Journeys in Light, Color and Stone

Washington National Cathedral is now on Google Arts & Culture! Thanks to this partnership, more resources are now at your fingertips to learn about our walk with God, our history, and our art and architecture. Click on "Read" below and scroll down to enjoy our new dedicated exhibit featuring details of the West Façade.