Holy Week and Easter
Holy Week is a pilgrimage we make together. It represents Jesus Christ’s journey, from triumphant entry into Jerusalem to shouts of Hosanna! through to the last supper with his disciples, betrayal and death on the cross. Then the joy and victory of Resurrection at Easter.
Our Easter services
Visit the individual service pages to see when the Choir of Westminster Abbey will be singing.
Sung Eucharist with the Blessings of Palms and Procession
Sunday, 2nd April 2023
11.00am - 12.30pm
The Abbey and St Margaret's Church
Free (no booking required)
Sung Eucharist with the Washing of Feet
Thursday, 6th April 2023
5.00pm - 6.45pm
The Abbey and St Margaret's Church
Free (no booking required)
Solemn Liturgy of the Passion and Death of Our Lord
Friday, 7th April 2023
3.00pm - 4.15pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
Vigil and First Eucharist of Easter
Saturday, 8th April 2023
8.00pm - 9.30pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
Holy Communion (BCP) on Easter Day
Sunday, 9th April 2023
8.00am - 8.40am
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
Sung Eucharist on Easter Day
Sunday, 9th April 2023
10:30am - 12:00pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
Regular services
Visiting
Westminster Abbey is open daily for visiting except Good Friday and Easter Day.
St Margaret's Church is open daily for visiting except Easter Day.
About Christianity
Find out more about Christianity and the Christian faith. Our short guide explores how it began and its beliefs and practices.
