Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II- special services and opening times at Peterborough Cathedral

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At the Cathedral this week

In the Cathedral this week there is an opportunity to come in for quiet reflection and to light a candle and sign a Book of Condolence if you wish. An online Book of Condolence is available on the Church of England website.

A special place has been set aside outside the Cathedral for leaving floral tributes.

Services

Please follow this link for details of the special services being held. 

Opening times for visitors

If you visit whilst a service is in progress, you are welcome to sit and enjoy the service, or quietly sign the Book of Condolence or light a candle as directed by Stewards. 

The opening hours for visitors (subject to amendment) are:

Monday 12th - Thursday 15th September - 9am to 8pm. Choral Evensong is at 5.30pm

Friday 16th September - 9am to 5pm. Choral Evensong is at 5.30pm

Saturday 17th September - the Cathedral is not open, but there is a special place for reflection, lighting candles and leaving tributes in the Portico outside, from 9am to 5pm

Sunday 18th September - 9am to 7pm. The Vigil Service is at 7pm.

Monday 19th September - 9am to 5pm  - 

The BBC’s coverage of the State Funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be screened live on a large screen in the nave of Peterborough Cathedral on Monday 19th September 2022.

The screening, which is provided in collaboration with Peterborough City Council, will begin from 10.00am, prior to the funeral itself which starts at 11.00am.

Both before and after the screened service, tea and coffee will be available in the Cathedral free of charge. It is expected that the screening will finish by around 1.00pm.

 

​A message from the Dean

The Very Revd Christopher Dalliston, Dean of Peterborough, said: 

“The Chapter and community of Peterborough Cathedral share the deep sadness of the entire nation at the death of our longest reigning and deeply loved Queen.

Her Majesty’s extraordinary record of dedication and unparalleled service to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, founded on and sustained by her strong Christian faith, has been a source of inspiration and encouragement to millions of people, and a symbol of identity and continuity in times of rapid change.

We were so proud and delighted to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee just a few months ago; we now pray that she may rest in peace and rise in glory.”

 

A prayer of thanksgiving

He shall stand and feed his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. (Micah 5.4)

Majestic God, whose throne is in heaven, whose footstool is the earth;
we thank you for your servant, Elizabeth, your faithful servant, our beloved Queen.
As we mourn her passing we give thanks for her witness of devoted service, unfailing wisdom, compassionate generosity, and faithful dedication and pray that we may embrace her values and build your kingdom today and always.
Amen.

For special services please see: Special Services