Journey Together Through Holy Week to Easter

Holy Week at the Cathedral You’re invited to join the Cathedral as we make our way through Holy Week to the celebration of Christ’s glorious Resurrection on Easter. Journey with us to Easter in-person or online for services, musical offerings and meditations for the season.  Please note due to capacity concerns, in-person passes are required for our Easter Sunday Festival Holy Eucharist 8 am and 11:15 am services. Both services are at capacity. We encourage those who cannot attend in-person to livestream on our YouTube channel. LEARN MORE MAJOR SERVICES Palm Sunday Holy Eucharist Sunday, April 13, 8 am and 11:15 am Holy Week begins as we remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and reflect on the events that followed. Featured musicians: the Cathedral Choir and the Contemporary Ensemble. Passes not required. Livestream available for 11:15 am service only. Learn more and livestream→ Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist Thursday, April 17, 7 pm In the Solemn Liturgy of Maundy Thursday, we remember Jesus’ Last Supper and his charge to love one another through the washing of feet. We end the service by stripping the altar and begin the vigil with the Reserved Sacrament until midnight. Featured musicians: Cathedral Choir. Passes not required. Livestream available. Learn more and livestream→ The Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday Friday, April 18, 12 pm Join the Cathedral community as we remember Christ’s suffering, crucifixion and death on Good Friday with a service of Scripture, music and ancient prayer. Featured musicians: Cathedral Choir. Passes not required. Livestream available. Learn more and livestream→ Good Friday Evening Service Friday, April 18, 7 pm Through readings and music from across centuries and traditions, this service provides a quiet, contemplative space to reflect on the death and burial of Jesus. Featured musicians: Contemporary Ensemble. Passes not required. Livestream available. Learn more and livestream→ The Great Vigil of Easter Saturday, April 19, 8 pm Journey from darkness to light, from death to life, as we bear witness to the Paschal Mystery through powerful music, the retelling of the salvation story and welcoming new believers in Baptism. Incense is used at this service. All are welcome to bring bells. Featured musicians: Cathedral Choir, Contemporary Ensemble, and Brass Ensemble. Livestream available. Learn more and livestream→ Copyright © 2025 Washington National Cathedral, All rights reserved.   Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC 20016 United States  Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe  from this list.