Westminster Abbey and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Abbey is no longer open for public worship, general visiting or private prayer. Meanwhile, the community of Abbey clergy, privately and following guidance given, will sustain the worship of a building that has been a witness to God’s grace and glory for over a thousand years.

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Abbey clergy

The Dean and Chapter

The Dean and Chapter oversee worship at the Abbey. It also looks after our building and runs the Abbey as a visitor attraction.

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle

Dean of Westminster

The Venerable David Stanton

Sub-Dean, Archdeacon and Canon of Westminster

The Reverend Jane Sinclair

Canon of Westminster and Rector of St Margaret's Church

The Reverend Anthony Ball

Canon of Westminster

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey

Canon of Westminster

Paul Baumann

Receiver General and Chapter Clerk

Minor Canons

The Minor Canons are responsible for all worship and liturgy in the Abbey and in St Margaret's Church. This includes the singing of choral evensong, the celebration of the Eucharist and the provision of Sunday worship, as well as many special and annual services.