LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL
EGLWYS GADEIRIOL LLANDAF

Easter & Mothering Sunday at the Cathedral Shop

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The Cathedral Shop is well-stocked for Lent and Easter as well as Mothering Sunday (March 31st).

Lent Books are now available: “Lent Pilgrim; the Beatitudes” (£2.75) is the Church of England’s official Lent guide, with readings, reflections, prayers and suggestions for action for each of the 40 days (and will be followed by “Easter Pilgrim: The Lord’s Prayer” covering the period from Easter to Ascension Day). Meanwhile, “Reflections for Lent” (£4.99) follows the traditional pattern of reading, reflection and prayer, and is designed to refresh and inspire moments of personal prayer.

Please buy your Mothering Sunday (March 31st) and Easter Cards (April 21st) from our range. All now in stock along with plenty of more general items suitable for gifts and souvenirs. We have a wide selection of jewellery at very reasonable prices, as well as love spoons, books and CDs.

The Cathedral Shop is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm, and after services on Sundays. It is situated to the right of the West Door, beneath the Pritchard Tower, and is run by a wonderful group of volunteers.

Nine Lessons and Carols

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The service of Nine Lessons and Carols tells the story of Christmas through a series of readings from the Bible. It begins with the Fall of Humanity and then the earliest promises of Redemption through Jesus the Messiah. It continues highlighting the hopes of the Old Testament prophets until the birth of Christ, as told in the Gospels. As the name of the service implies, the narrative is reinforced through the singing of carols and hymns.

Music during the service:

Hymn: Once in Royal David’s city
Mathias – A babe is born
Vaughan Williams – The truth from above
Manz – E’en so, Lord Jesus
Hymn: Long ago, Prophets knew
Rutti – Tomorrow shall be my dancing day
Hymn: O dawel ddinas Bethlehem
Stopford – There is no rose
Davies – Tua Bethlem dref
Hymn: While shepherds watched
Leighton – O leave your sheep
Hymn: O come, all ye faithful
Hymn: Hark! the herald angels sing

All are welcome to attend.

PLEASE NOTE this service is extremely popular. Doors will open at 2.00pm and it is highly recommended that you arrive early to guarantee entry to the Cathedral.

Advent and Christmas at Llandaff Cathedral

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Sunday 2 December

The First Sunday of Advent

7.30am Matins (said)

8.00am Holy Eucharist

9.00am Parish Eucharist

11.00am Choral Eucharist

12.30pm Holy Eucharist

4.30pm The Advent Procession

 

Tuesday 4 December 

7.00pm NSPCC Concert

Tickets from 029 2010 8133

 

Sunday 9 December

The Second Sunday of Advent

8.10am LIVE BBC Radio 4 Morning Worship

Members of the Congregation must be in attendance from 7.00am

11.00am Choral Eucharist

12.30pm Holy Eucharist

3.30pm Evening Prayer with Hymns

 

Wednesday 12 December

7.30pm Welsh Hearts presents We Three Tenors

Tickets from 029 2240 2670

 

Saturday 15 December

7.30pm Llandaff Cathedral Choral Society Christmas Concert

 

Sunday 16 December

The Third Sunday of Advent

7.30am Matins (said)

8.00am Holy Eucharist

9.00am Parish Eucharist

11.00am Choral Eucharist

12.30pm Holy Eucharist

3.30pm Choral Evensong

5.00pm Children’s Service of Light

 

Wednesday 19 December

O Root of Jesse

6.30pm La Nativité du Seigneur

 

Thursday 20 December

O Key of David

5.30pm Choral Evensong (Cathedral Choir ATB)

 

Friday 21 December

O Dayspring

5.30pm Choral Evensong (Cathedral Choir)

 

Sunday 23 December

The Fourth Sunday of Advent

7.30am Matins (said)

8.00am Holy Eucharist

9.00am Parish Eucharist

11.00am Choral Eucharist

12.30pm Holy Eucharist

3.30pm Choral Evensong

 

Monday 24 December

Christmas Eve

3.30pm A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols

Doors for this extremely popular service open at 2.00pm and seating will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

It is strongly recommended that you arrive as early as possible. 

9.30pm The First Eucharist of Christmas

 

Tuesday 25 December

The Nativity of Our Lord

8.00am Holy Eucharist

9.00am Parish Eucharist

11.00am Choral Eucharist

 

A poster outlining all of these details is available here: Advent and Christmas Poster 2018

Messiaen’s ‘La Nativite du Seigneur’

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On Wednesday 19 December at 6.30pm, the Cathedral presents Olivier Messiaen’s ‘La Nativité du Seigneur’ (The Birth of the Saviour), arguably one of the most important organ works of the twentieth century. Its devotional nature is remarkably direct, for Messiaen possessed a deep-rooted faith and theological insight which gave a strongly spiritual dimension to all his work.

The music will be interspersed with biblical readings, making it a special opportunity to experience the Christmas story in an atmospheric setting through words and wonderful music. The organ will be played by the Cathedral’s Director of Music, Stephen Moore, and the recital is free to attend.

Our Mission Statement

Llandaff Cathedral is a Christian gathering of the Church in Wales, which is a province of the worldwide Anglican Communion. It is also the seat of the Bishop of Llandaff. The Cathedral is a focus of pilgrimage and spirituality in the Diocese of Llandaff and for the City of Cardiff. Our purpose is therefore to worship God and share the gospel of Jesus Christ. In so doing, we welcome all who come here, irrespective of gender, race, creed or sexuality, in order that we might share and pass on our rich Christian heritage and the joy of Christian faith.

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