Cathedral glaziers remove 145-year-old Pre-Raphaelite stained glass window for restoration
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by Shane Brennan
1M ago
In February 2024, Salisbury Cathedral’s stained glass team led by Sam Kelly, head glazier and conservator, began the painstaking process of removing a 19th century window designed by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones and designer and craftsman William Morris, 145 years after it was first installed. Featuring two huge figurative designs – Angeli Ministrantes (Angels Ministering) and Angeli Laudantes (Angels Praising) by Burne-Jones – that sit within Morris’s elaborate acanthus leaf design that reflects the medieval grisaille or grey painted windows elsewhere in the Cathedra ..read more
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Salisbury Cathedral formally unveils two new altars created by sculptor William Pye
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by Shane Brennan
2M ago
On Sunday 14 January 2024, after more than 10 years of planning, selecting and commissioning designs, Salisbury Cathedral formally unveiled two new altars, which were consecrated by the Right Revd Stephen Lake, Bishop of Salisbury, during the 10.30 Eucharist. This is the first time in 500 years that a new altar has been consecrated in the Cathedral Nave and at least 20 years since the decision was taken to re-order the Cathedral. The altars are a unique collaboration between sculptor William Pye and furniture maker Luke Hughes, a former Cathedral school pupil, and will be placed in the Spire C ..read more
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Bishop Stephen celebrates his ‘stunt double’ as chorister becomes ‘bishop’ for 45 minutes
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by Shane Brennan
3M ago
During Evensong at Salisbury Cathedral yesterday (Sunday 10 December) two ‘rival’ bishops came face to face in a ceremony that harks back to the Middle Ages. This special service takes place in early December every year. In keeping with tradition, as the service unfolded The Right Rev Stephen Lake, Bishop of Salisbury, ‘handed over’ his diocese and throne to 13-year-old Harry Mills, symbolically relinquished his staff, mitre and cope. Then ‘Bishop’ Harry assumed the symbols of the bishop’s office (the Chorister Bishop’s robe, mitre, staff and ring) and took his place in the Cathedra (or bishop ..read more
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Salisbury Cathedral launches first Christmas album for a decade
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by Cerys Matthews
4M ago
On 15 November 2023, Salisbury Cathedral Choir is releasing its first Christmas album for over a decade on its own recently founded Salisbury Cathedral record label. The album entitled Salisbury Christmas is a collection of Christmas carols old and new, sung by Salisbury Cathedral Choir, with John Challenger (organ), directed by David Halls. The album features the full Cathedral Choir, girl and boy choristers and adult singers, accompanied on the famous ‘Father’ Willis organ. Many works on the album have a particular Salisbury link. Several carols are arrangements by the late Sir David Willcoc ..read more
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Rural communities represented with appointment of new Canons
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by TimCroall
6M ago
At a time when the pressure on farmers and rural communities across Salisbury Diocese has never been higher, the Bishop of Salisbury, the Right Reverend Stephen Lake, has invited two canons with strong connections to rural areas to join Salisbury Cathedral’s College of Canons. They were admitted during Evensong on 5 October. The Reverend David Bacon, Team Rector of the Forest and Avon team, has been admitted as a non-residentiary canon alongside The Reverend Richard Kirlew, who chairs the Agricultural Chaplains Association, a circle of Christian ministers working in rural communities. The appo ..read more
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A last glimpse of Rex as the peregrine season draws to a close…
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by Marketing Team
9M ago
….and meet the new kids on the block in Welwyn Garden City As the peregrine season at the Salisbury Cathedral draws to a close, we thought we would offer one last glimpse of the Cathedral’s famous avian residents before we shut down the live stream next week (week starting 17 July). In the last two weeks Rex (Orange ID ring VDR), the only juvenile male hatched on the Tower this year, has been spotted on the South Tower Balcony parapet. He and his two siblings have become fairly proficient hunters after some intensive training given by their parents over the Close. Hundreds of vi ..read more
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Ordinations 2023: a joyful welcome to the new deacons and priests
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by Marketing Team
9M ago
Last weekend the Cathedral was full of joy and celebration, as 10 new deacons and 12 new priests were ordained across two incredibly moving services. Bishop Stephen led the deacon service, celebrating those who have followed their calling into the ministry, and inspiring them to take their next steps in sharing the knowledge of Jesus. He said, “The best thing about being a Bishop is ordaining new ministers to the diocese…now they go out to minister and make Jesus known.” Bishop Andrew asked the congregation to raise awareness of Jesus within their own lives, calling on the Deacons to inspire o ..read more
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College of Canons Installations 2023
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by Marketing Team
11M ago
During Evensong yesterday (Thursday 4 May) The Revd Mike Parker QHC, the Chaplain General of His Majesty’s Land Forces, was installed as a Sarum Canon, an honorary position recognising his contribution to the Church and the Armed Forces and his role within the military community locally, and nationally. Three non-residentiary canons were also be installed at the same service: The Revd Julian Poppleton, Assistant Priest in Harnham and The Bishop’s Adviser for Associate Ministry, The Revd Tim Heaton, Rural Dean of Blackmore Vale and The Revd Pat Southgate has been an Associate Priest at St. Pete ..read more
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Former Salisbury Cathedral chorister reaches the final of The Kathleen Ferrier Awards
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by Marketing Team
1y ago
British mezzo-soprano Anita Monserrat, a former Salisbury Cathedral chorister has reached the finals of the prestigious Kathleen Ferrier Awards. One of just seven singers to go forward to the final, which takes place on Friday 21 April 2023 at Wigmore Hall, Anita will be hoping to win the top prize of £12,500 or second prize of £6,000 or Song Prize of £5,000 – a useful boost to any young singer’s career. However, just reaching the final is a phenomenal achievement, and a great musical opportunity given the status of the competition and the exposure it offers. David Halls, Director of Music at ..read more
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Holy Week and Easter at Salisbury Cathedral
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by MusicSchemes
1y ago
This year the Holy Week and Easter story will be told both inside and outside the Cathedral. Easter Garden A new Easter Garden installed by the Visitors entrance from Saturday 25 March. Three crosses and a symbolic tomb, which have been made in the Cathedral Works Yard, will stand amongst an array of Mediterranean plants – rosemary, laurel, olive and santolina – reminiscent of the landscape and story of Jesus. The man behind the new garden is award winning designer Andy McIndoe, winner of 25 consecutive Gold Medals at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and the prestigious Veitch Memorial Medal (one of th ..read more
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