All services will also be available to watch online via The Cathedral Channel.
During the Holy Eucharist and Solemn Eucharist, members of the congregation will be invited to formally receive the sign of the cross in ash on their forehead as a symbol of penitence. All are welcome to join in worship during this special day. The day’s schedule is as follows Morning Prayer at 8.00am, followed by Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes at 12.00pm, Evening Prayer at 4.00pm and finishing with a Solemn Eucharist and Imposition of the Ashes at 5.30pm. This year, Winchester Cathedral is offering a range of services throughout the day, which include special music, readings and prayers to mark Ash Wednesday and to offer people the opportunity to start their own pilgrimage into Lent and Holy Week. Turn away from sin and be faithful to Christ.’Īsh Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a period of reflection and preparation for the events of Holy Week and the celebrations of Easter.
‘Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.
