Washington National Cathedral A House of Prayer For All People

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

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Today With the Cathedral

Full Calendar

No Self-Guided Sightseeing Today

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No Self-Guided Sightseeing Today

Self-Guided Sightseeing

Ticketed Admission

Available Monday

8:00am - 9:00am

Worshippers seated for Eucharist service in Cathedral's Saint Mary Chapel

8:00am - 9:00am

Early Sunday Eucharist

St. Mary's Chapel

Free

11:15am - 12:45pm

Principal Sunday Eucharist

Sightseeing- Nave

Free

1:00pm - 2:00pm

1:00pm - 2:00pm

20's & 30's Ministry Meeting

Library Board Room

Free

1:30pm - 2:20pm

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1:30pm - 2:20pm

National and International Coffee Hour

Online Only

Free

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Aerial view of choristers singing and holding scores in the Great Choir

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on Military Strike on Iran

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As Christians who follow a Prince of Peace, we mourn that today’s attacks will surely mean further hardship for the most vulnerable Iranians and, as retaliation inevitably follows, suffering that will spread across the entire region. read full letter

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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

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

Visitor looking at Cathedral towers during tower climb tour — Sightseeing & Tours

Lent & Easter at the Cathedral

in-person and online

Join the Cathedral as we make our way from Ash Wednesday through Holy Week to the celebration of Christ’s glorious Resurrection on Easter (April 5). Due to capacity concerns, the two Easter Sunday services require reserved passes. learn more

Become a Cathedral Sustainer

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Recurring giving is a convenient and effective way to support your favorite Cathedral programs all year long. Sustainers help create a stronger foundation for this Cathedral by allowing us to plan confidently for the future. give today

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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.