Everyone is welcome to join us for the annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor on Saturday 14th October 2023. The pilgrimage is part of our annual celebration of St Edward the Confessor, the king and saint who re-founded Westminster Abbey. Throughout the day pilgrims will be invited to pray at Edward's Shrine and in other spaces in the Abbey. Priests will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and a chapel will be set aside for the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
In this Coronation year there will be a particular focus on calling, vocation and service, with pilgrims invited to reflect on Christ, the Servant King, whom St Edward served, and on opportunities for service and discerning vocation and calling in our own lives.
Programme: 09:30am - Abbey opens for pilgrims
11:30am - Festival Eucharist, Preacher: The Reverend Dr Mark Oakley
3:00pm - First Evensong of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey
Pilgrims are welcome to attend for all or part of the day. Attendance is free and tickets are not required.
Start Date
14/10/2023
End Date
14/10/2023
Start location
Address Line 1
Westminster Abbey
Address Line 2
Dean's Yard
City
London
Postcode
SW1P 3PA
End location
Address Line 1
Westminster Abbey
Address Line 2
Dean's Yard
City
London
Postcode
SW1P 3PA
Area
South East England
Travel Advice
Details on travelling to and visiting the Abbey are available at: www.westminster-abbey.org/visit-us/plan-your-visit/access-facilities-and-faq
Distance
The pilgrimage takes place inside the Abbey church
Maximum Size Of Group
There is no need for individuals to book, but it would help us to know about larger groups. Please contact catherine.williamson@westminster-abbey.org for more information.
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