Easter Season
Celebrate the Great Fifty Days of Easter
Alleluia! Christ is risen!
The Great Fifty Days of Easter is a festive time in which we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus and the coming of the Holy Spirit.
You’re invited to join the Cathedral as we remember the forty days Jesus walked the earth visiting his disciples after he was raised from the dead before he went up to heaven on Ascension Day. Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to comfort his followers, and they waited anxiously for the next ten days until the Holy Spirit descended on the Day of Pentecost.
Join us for services of Holy Eucharist, Choral Evensong, and Online Morning Prayer throughout this season as we continue the joyful remembrance of the risen Christ at work in our lives and in our world.
Note: regular schedule is listed below; please confirm on the Cathedral’s public calendar before attending.
Weekdays
- Online Morning Prayer (Monday–Friday)
- Noon Holy Eucharist (Monday/Wednesday/Friday)
- Choral Evensong (Monday–Thursday)
Sundays
Lent, Holy Week & Easter Sunday
Catch up on all the services and musical experiences as we made our way from Ash Wednesday through Holy Week to the celebration of Christ’s glorious Resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday Festival Holy Eucharist
Original service date: Apr. 5, 2026
Hallelujah! Christ is risen! We will gather around Christ’s table, and join together in music and prayer, to proclaim Jesus’ victory over death and the Good News of the Resurrection. Featured musicians: Cathedral Choir, Cathedral Contemporary Ensemble and Brass Ensemble.
Easter Sunday Organ Recital
Original performance date: Apr. 5, 2026
The Easter Sunday Organ Recital features festive music performed by Cathedral organists. Tickets not required. Livestream available.
Easter Sunday Choral Evensong
Original service date: Apr. 5, 2026
Our Easter Sunday celebrations end with Choral Evensong, a traditional Anglican service of sung evening prayer that features Holy Scripture, psalms, hymns and anthems led by the Cathedral Choir. Passes not required. Livestream available.
The Great Vigil of Easter
Original service date: Apr. 4
Journey from darkness to light, from death to life, as we bear witness to the Paschal Mystery through powerful music, the retelling of the salvation story and welcoming new believers in Baptism. All are welcome to bring bells. Featured musicians: Cathedral Choir and Cathedral Contemporary Ensemble. Livestream available.
Good Friday Evening Service
Original service date: Apr. 3
Through readings and music from across centuries and traditions, this service provides a quiet, contemplative space to reflect on the death and burial of Jesus. Featured musicians: Cathedral Contemporary Ensemble. Passes not required. Livestream available.
The Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday
Original service date: Apr. 3
Join the Cathedral community as we remember Christ’s suffering, crucifixion and death on Good Friday with a service of Scripture, music and ancient prayer. Featured musicians: Cathedral Choir. Passes not required. Livestream available.
Morning Prayer in Presence of Reserved Sacrament
Original event date: Apr. 3
The vigil with the Reserved Sacrament formally ends with a Service of Morning Prayer for Good Friday. Passes not required. Please note, this service is not livestreamed.
Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist
Original service date: Apr. 2
In the Solemn Liturgy of Maundy Thursday, we remember Jesus’ Last Supper and his charge to love one another through the washing of feet. We end the service by stripping the altar and begin the vigil with the Reserved Sacrament until midnight. Featured musicians: Cathedral Choir. Passes not required. Livestream available.
Holy Eucharist with Chrism Blessing
Original service date: Mar. 31
Join the Episcopal Diocese of Washington as clergy reaffirm their vows and consecrate sacramental oil. All are welcome to attend this service of Holy Eucharist. Passes not required. Livestream available.
Palm Sunday Choral Evensong
Original service date: Mar. 29
Our Sunday of the Passion ends with Choral Evensong, a traditional Anglican service of sung evening prayer that features Holy Scripture, psalms, hymns and anthems led by the Cathedral Choir. Passes not required. Livestream available.
Palm Sunday Holy Eucharist
Original service date: Mar. 29
Holy Week begins as we make the journey from Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem to his utter rejection and crucifixion. Featured musicians: the Cathedral Choir and the Cathedral Contemporary Ensemble. Passes not required. Livestream available for 11:15 only.ICYMI: Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent: a time of fasting, prayer, self-examination and preparation for the Easter Feast. Catch up below on our services of Holy Eucharist.
Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist (Contemporary Music)
Wed Feb. 18 • 12 pm Join us for a service of Holy Eucharist that includes the imposition of ashes, an ancient sign of repentance that serves as a reminder of our mortality. Featured musicians: Cathedral Contemporary Ensemble. Passes not required. Livestream available.
Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist (Traditional Music)
Wed Feb. 18 • 7 pm Join us for a service of Holy Eucharist that includes the imposition of ashes, an ancient sign of repentance that serves as a reminder of our mortality. Featured musicians: Girls Cathedral Choir. Passes not required. Livestream available.
Rite of Reconciliation
In-Person: 10:00-11:30 am, 2-3 pm, 5-6:30 pm
Online: 10:15-11:15 am, 4:15-5:45 pm
Daily Lenten Meditations
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