London’s iconic St Paul’s Cathedral to host VE Day commemorations
Norwich, UK One of the iconic moments of World War II were scenes of St Paul’s Cathedral in London wreathed in smoke and flames. Now 80 years later, that scene is central to the cathedral’s commemorations. St Paul’s became a symbol of hope, strength and resilience. Herbert Mason’s famous photograph, St Paul’s Survives, took on a […]
Snapshot: Ruins of St Paul’s Cathedral, Macau, China
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Girls will be part of St Paul’s Cathedral choir on Christmas Day for first time
London, UK AP For the first time in its 900-year history, girls will form part of the choir performing at the Christmas Day service on Wednesday at London’s majestic St Paul’s Cathedral. The choir, which is made up of both adult and child choristers, will perform at services on Christmas Day under the 111 metre […]
London’s St Paul’s Cathedral marks 60th anniversary of Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr’s, visit
London, UK On 6th December, 1964, Dr Martin Luther King, Jr, preached at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, UK, on his way to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway. Now, 60 years on, St Paul’s is embarking on a major project to celebrate that momentous occasion involving several months of talks, workshops and educational […]
Historically Speaking: How one 18th-century sermon triggered England’s first celebrity crush – with merchandise
In a revival of Sight‘s column looking at history and archaeology, HANNAH YIP looks at the story of Anglican clergyman Henry Sacheverell…
New exhibition in London’s St Paul’s Cathedral celebrates Sir Christopher Wren, 300 years after his death
Norwich, UK “If you seek his memorial, look about you” is the simple statement on Sir Christopher Wren’s gravestone in St Paul’s Cathedral. This iconic, stunning cathedral has become a symbol not just of Wren’s work, but of steadfast faith and of London itself. Wren died 300 years ago, and a new exhibition located within his […]
First sermon preached entirely in British Sign Language at St Paul’s Cathedral in London
Norwich, UK Baptist minister Sue Whalley preached the first ever sermon entirely in British Sign Language at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on Sunday. Hearing impaired people were given priority seating at the front of the cathedral so that they could follow the signing. An interpreter translated the sermon for the hearing members of the congregation. […]
A heritage preserved: How music saved the oldest Anglican church in Chile
GRACIELA IBÁÑEZ, writing for Religion Unplugged, reports on the history – and future – of St Paul’s Cathedral in Valparaíso…
Queen Elizabeth II thanked for being “still in the saddle” after 70 years
Updated: 9:45am, 4th June, 2022 (AEST) London, UK Reuters Horse-loving Queen Elizabeth II was thanked for being “in the saddle” for 70 years as head of state at a service on Friday to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, an event she missed due to ongoing mobility issues. Other senior members of the royal family joined a […]
Queen Elizabeth II misses out as royals attend Platinum Jubilee service
London, UK Reuters Britain celebrates the second day of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee on Friday, with the highlight a service of thanksgiving attended by senior royals and politicians that the 96-year-old monarch herself will miss due to ongoing mobility issues. The four days of events kicked off on Thursday, when a happy-looking Elizabeth waved to […]