Durham Cathedral
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Durham Cathedral
@durhamcathedral
The Shrine of St Cuthbert; the Tomb of the Venerable Bede; a living place of worship, welcome and hospitality at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- In more light-hearted news it's the saints days of St Gertrude of Nivelles today - she's the patron saint of travellers, gardeners, against mice, mental illness, but most importantly for @dcathcat, cats!
- A snowy peaceful photograph taken by Revd Canon Charlie Allen yesterday evening. Did you take any pics? We would love to see your snowy cathedral images ❄️
- Our thoughts and deepest sorrow is with those of our fellow cathedral and world heritage site on this terrible evening. We pray for those fighting the fire, the #NotreDame community and the people of Paris bbc.co.uk/news/live/worl…
- Alleluia, Christ is Risen! From everyone at Durham Cathedral, we wish you all a very happy Easter
- Sunset from the top of the tower 🌇 Thank you to Sam, one of our Vergers and also Stonemasons who took this photo while ringing the bells
- See the cathedral lit up in purple tonight from dusk, as we mark Holocaust Memorial Day💜 #LightTheDarkness
- It's our 932nd birthday today! 🎂🎈 On 11 August 1093, Bishop of Durham, William of St Calais laid the foundation stone for Durham Cathedral, and 40 years later, it was complete!
- Work to remove Durham Cathedral tower's scaffolding is underway, revealing the tower's beautifully restored details to the world again. Give this a like if you're excited for the scaffold to come off! Follow us to get more #towerupdates #TheGreatUnwrapping
- Celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III at the cathedral👑 Join in with a special Evensong on Tuesday 9 May, see the cathedral lit up in red, white and blue every evening from 5 to 9 May, and bring along a picnic for the 'Big Lunch' over the coronation weekend🇬🇧
- Who agrees?Contender for best station view on the East Coast mainline @lner ? - especially super early in the morning
- We are delighted to announce that His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen will be attending the Royal Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral. Royal Maundy takes place each year on the Thursday before Easter Day.
