Repainting Joseph from our Nativity Scene
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The Joseph from our Nativity scene was beginning to look tired and in need of a repaint. Michael, our Facilities Maintenance Assistant explains how he went about restoring it.
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The Duchess of Edinburgh attends dinner at Rochester Cathedral
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Rochester Cathedral were honoured to welcome HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh to Rochester Cathedral on the evening of the 14th November. The Duchess joined other esteemed guests for a special dinner inaugurating the campaign for a new Song School at the Cathedral. The Duchess of Edinburgh is the Royal Patron of the Rochester Cathedral Trust who organised the dinner.
Read MoreChanges to the Constitution and Statutes of Rochester Cathedral
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Recently consultations took place with members of the Cathedral community. The aim of these consultations was to allow members of our community to comment on the proposed new Constitution and Statues. These are the governing documents of our Cathedral. They have been rewritten to bring the governance of Rochester Cathedral into accord with the Cathedral Measure 2021.
Read MoreSafeguarding Season 2024
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Rochester Cathedral is marking a month-long season of Safeguarding this year, in which we invite everyone to reflect on the past failures of the Church in protecting children and vulnerable adults, here in Rochester and elsewhere.
Read MoreLOUDFence at Rochester Cathedral
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This year Rochester Cathedral will again be holding a ‘Safeguarding Season’ during which special attention will be paid to the safeguarding an wellbeing of all with whom we have to do, but especially remembering and showing solidarity for all who are victims and survivors of abuse within and outside Christian Churches.
Read MoreJoint Appeal for Gaza from Archbishops Hosam and Justin Welby
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A Joint Appeal from Archbishop Justin Welby and Archbishop Hosam Naoum calling for prayers and donations for the Ahli Hospital in Gaza, and the ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem throughout the Holy Land which are also being greatly affected by the war.
Read MoreRochester Cathedral’s new lighting scheme honoured with prestigious IALD Award of Excellence
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The recently installed lighting system at Rochester Cathedral has been awarded an IALD Award of Excellence. The International Lighting Design Award celebrates exceptional lighting design and is considered one of the highest accolades in the lighting industry
Read MoreRochester Cathedral commemorates lost shrines of Medieval Saints
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Rochester Cathedral is to commemorate two early medieval saints whose shrines were lost for nearly 500 years. St Paulinus and St Ithamar were Bishops of Rochester in the 7th century, nearly 1400 years ago. On the 24th September the new shrine markers will be dedicated. They have been installed in front of the High Altar.
Read MoreTextus Roffensis officially added to UNESCO Memory of the World UK Register
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On the 25th July Textus Roffensis was officially added to a prestigious UNESCO Memory of the World UK Register.
Read MoreRoyal Engineers Memorial Service and Armed Forces Covenant Signing
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The Royal Engineers joined us for their annual memorial service at Rochester Cathedral on Sunday 17th September.
Read MoreRochester Cathedral to commemorate lost shrines of medieval saints
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Rochester Cathedral is to commemorate two early medieval saints whose shrines were lost for nearly 500 years. St Paulinus and St Ithamar were Bishops of Rochester in the 7th century, nearly 1400 years ago. On the 24th September the new shrine markers will be dedicated. They have been installed in front of the High Altar.
Read MoreRochester Cathedral celebrates 900 years since the creation of its most exceptional treasure
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Rochester Cathedral is celebrating 900 years since the creation of the most exceptional item in its collections, TextusRoffensis, ‘the book of Rochester
Read MoreDean Philip speaks at the World Federation of Rose Societies in Brussels
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Dean Philip recently spoke at the World Federation of Rose Society conference in Brussels.
Read MoreSir Joshua Reynolds painting to be displayed at Rochester Cathedral
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A rarely seen portrait by renowned artist Sir Joshua Reynolds is to be displayed at Rochester Cathedral to mark the Tricentenary of his birth. The portrait depicts former Bishop of Rochester, Dr John Thomas.
Read MorePlatinum Jubilee Tree planted at Rochester Cathedral
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Rochester Cathedral honoured to have received a hazel tree which formed part of a huge sculpture for the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Read MoreNHS 75th Anniversary service
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On July 5th, the National Health Service was 75 years old. This key milestone, in the life of one of our most treasured institutions was marked with a special service at Rochester Cathedral on Monday 3rd July.
Read MoreNon-Executive Trustee and Committee Member Vacancies - Deadline 9am, 31st July→
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Could your skills help with the governance of one the oldest but most forward-thinking and dynamic Cathedrals in the country? We are looking for new non-executive members of our board –(the Chapter) , to support the clergy and staff in the mission of the Cathedral. We’re also looking for members of the board for our trading company, Rochester Cathedral Enterprises Ltd., and for sub-committee members with expertise in historic property management, finance, safeguarding and health and safety.
Read MoreOration from the Dickens Evensong
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‘Dickens in a Time of Migration’
Text of a lecture given by Catherine Water, President of the Dickens Fellowship and Professor Emerita of Victorian Literature and Print Culture at the University of Kent.
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Creating the world in eight million stitches
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Announcing our Summer 2023 exhibition
From 29th July to 3rd September, Rochester Cathedral is playing host to ‘Threads through Creation’, a stunning exhibition of twelve enormous, embroidered silk panels that explore the story of Creation.
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