Sung Eucharist for the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)

A candlelit Sung Eucharist at Durham Cathedral marking the feast of Candlemas, the presentation of the Christ Child in the Temple.

Durham Cathedral marks the ancient feast of Candlemas with a Sung Eucharist, completing the Christmas season's celebrations of the incarnation. The service recalls Mary and Joseph presenting the Christ Child in the Temple in Jerusalem in an act of thanksgiving. The cathedral is filled with candles for the service, which begins at 5.30pm. No booking or tickets are required and all are welcome.