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Cathedrals, Churches & Abbeys

ST DAVIDS CATHEDRAL

For almost a millennium

and a half, St Davids has

been a place of pilgrimage.

It has stood for over 800

years as a noble example of

medieval architecture; as the

centre of the diocese; as the

parish church of the city of St

Davids; and as a place where

prayer and the praise of God

are offered daily.

01437 720202

stdavidscathedral.org.uk

ST PATRICKS CATHEDRAL

Perhaps more than any other

building in Ireland, Saint

Patrick’s Cathedral embodies

the history and heritage of

Irish people. The National

Cathedral of the Church

of Ireland, Saint Patrick’s

Cathedral hosts sung services

twice daily Sunday through

Friday, and welcomes over

500,000 visitors annually.

stpatrickscathedral.ie

[email protected]

CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL

UNESCO world heritage

site, seat of the Archbishop

of Canterbury, and mother

church of the worldwide

anglican communion,

Canterbury Cathedral is a

must-visit destination. A site of

medieval pilgrimage following

Thomas Becket’s murder in

1170, commemorated in this

year’s Becket 2020 events.

01227 762862

canterbury-cathedral.org

CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL

Home to imaginative

worship, inspiring music,

art and generous hospitality.

Discover unique architecture,

where medieval features

sit alongside artwork from

world famous names, as

well as a vibrant events and

exhibitions programme.

There is also a café, shop, and

gardens to explore.

01243 782595

chichestercathedral.org.uk

ST EDMUNDSBURY CATHEDRAL

Once part of the great Abbey of

St Edmund, founded a thousand

years ago, the Cathedral, in the

Suffolk market-town of Bury

St Edmunds, blends heritage

and innovation. Discover the

story of the martyred King

Edmund, links to Magna Carta

and marvel at the Millennium

Tow e r a n d br e a t h -t a k i n g

vaulted ceiling.

01284 748730

stedscathedral.org

THE GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL

The Cathedral was built in the

late 19th century as a result

of the Greek Community

in London's planning and

fundraising efforts. Designed

by John Oldrid Scott and

inspired by Byzantine

architecture, it has a distinctive

domed roof and a richly

ornamented interior with

mosaics and marble cladding.

020 7229 7260

stsophia.org.uk

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Cathedrals, Churches & Abbeys

ST DAVIDS CATHEDRAL

For almost a millennium

and a half, St Davids has

been a place of pilgrimage.

It has stood for over 800

years as a noble example of

medieval architecture; as the

centre of the diocese; as the

parish church of the city of St

Davids; and as a place where

prayer and the praise of God

are offered daily.

01437 720202

stdavidscathedral.org.uk

ST PATRICKS CATHEDRAL

Perhaps more than any other

building in Ireland, Saint

Patrick’s Cathedral embodies

the history and heritage of

Irish people. The National

Cathedral of the Church

of Ireland, Saint Patrick’s

Cathedral hosts sung services

twice daily Sunday through

Friday, and welcomes over

500,000 visitors annually.

stpatrickscathedral.ie

[email protected]

CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL

UNESCO world heritage

site, seat of the Archbishop

of Canterbury, and mother

church of the worldwide

anglican communion,

Canterbury Cathedral is a

must-visit destination. A site of

medieval pilgrimage following

Thomas Becket’s murder in

1170, commemorated in this

year’s Becket 2020 events.

01227 762862

canterbury-cathedral.org

CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL

Home to imaginative

worship, inspiring music,

art and generous hospitality.

Discover unique architecture,

where medieval features

sit alongside artwork from

world famous names, as

well as a vibrant events and

exhibitions programme.

There is also a café, shop, and

gardens to explore.

01243 782595

chichestercathedral.org.uk

ST EDMUNDSBURY CATHEDRAL

Once part of the great Abbey of

St Edmund, founded a thousand

years ago, the Cathedral, in the

Suffolk market-town of Bury

St Edmunds, blends heritage

and innovation. Discover the

story of the martyred King

Edmund, links to Magna Carta

and marvel at the Millennium

Tow e r a n d br e a t h -t a k i n g

vaulted ceiling.

01284 748730

stedscathedral.org

THE GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL

The Cathedral was built in the

late 19th century as a result

of the Greek Community

in London's planning and

fundraising efforts. Designed

by John Oldrid Scott and

inspired by Byzantine

architecture, it has a distinctive

domed roof and a richly

ornamented interior with

mosaics and marble cladding.

020 7229 7260

stsophia.org.uk