Holy Communion

Westminster Abbey and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Abbey will re-open for sightseeing visitors from Friday 21st May.

In the meantime, we remain open for worship and you are welcome to join us at our daily services. We are also open for individual prayer from 10:00am - 3:00pm, Monday to Saturday.

Holy Communion

A service of Word and Sacrament, according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, in which the Holy Scriptures are read, prayers are offered, and bread and wine are consecrated and received as the body and blood of Jesus Christ.

A priest holds a communion wafer and a silver chalice

When

Holy Communion currently takes place daily at 12:30pm, all week long.

Where

Entry is via the Great West Door.

Tickets must be booked for our Sunday morning Holy Communion and Eucharist services, due to social distancing measures. For all other services, please note that we may not be able to accommodate everyone who wishes to attend. We suggest you arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Check our coronavirus page for more information about visiting us at this time.

Holy Communion times

Previous Week

18th - 24th April 2021

Next Week

Monday, 19th April 2021
St Alphege, Archbishop of Canterbury, martyr, 1012
12.30pm	Holy Communion	Nave


Tuesday, 20th April 2021
12.30pm	Holy Communion	Nave


Wednesday, 21st April 2021
St Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, teacher of the faith, 1109
Obit of Henry VII, King of England, 1509
12.30pm	Holy Communion	Nave


Thursday, 22nd April 2021
12.30pm	Holy Communion	Nave


Friday, 23rd April 2021
St George, martyr, Patron of England, c 304
12.30pm	Holy Communion	Nave


Saturday, 24th April 2021
St Mellitus, Bishop of London, first bishop at St Paul's, 624
12.30pm	Holy Communion	Nave