Welcome to Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral

A seat for the bishop, a home for the diocese, an open door for all

Holy Week Schedule

Holy Eucharist & Stations of the Cross

April 1, Noon

Liturgy of Maundy Thursday

April 2, 7 p.m.

Liturgy of Good Friday

April 3, Noon

Great Vigil of Easter

April 4, 5 p.m.

Easter Day

April 5, 10 a.m.

In Person Worship - Sundays at 10 a.m.

Download the leaflet for Sunday, March 29 here.

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Weekdays: 

Noonday Eucharist on  Wednesday.

Noonday Eucharist on Friday.

If you require weekday pastoral care, please call the Cathedral Office at 215-386-0234.

Learn more about worship and prayer at the cathedral.

Our Statement of Commitment and Action: Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral Covenant

Here's a video tour including historic images of our holy space.

Upcoming Events

Liturgy of Maundy Thursday

 7:00 pm

The Very Rev. Abigail Crozier Nestelhutt, Preacher

On this evening we recall and relive the events of the night of our Lord’s final Passover with his disciples.  Then following Jesus’ example given at his last Passover, we wash one another’s feet. This is followed by the Eucharist and a meditation watch in the garden of repose.

Anthem:

Le Banquet Céleste – Olivier Messaien

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Liturgy of Good Friday

 12 Noon

The Very Rev. Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt, Officiant

The ancient Good Friday Liturgy includes the Passion reading and solemn prayers for the whole world and features the special rite in which each person present may express devotion to the cross. Holy Communion is administered from the reserved sacrament from the Maundy Thursday altar of repose. 

Anthems:

Vere languores nostros Tomás Luis de Victoria

Agnus Dei from War Requiem - Benjamin Britten

Dan Taylor, soloist

Listen to the Lambs - Nathaniel Dett

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Whatever brings you to the cathedral community you are most welcome! We'd love to get to know you and help you find your place within our diverse and loving community. Fill out a newcomers form

The best way to belong to the cathedral is to get involved in one of our ministries. To work out where you might fit we have a survey designed to help you find your place of ministry within our community. Fill out the survey

We also encourage members to support the cathedral financially. You can give online here, fill out an online pledge for 2026 here or if you're a pen and paper kind of person, you can download a printable pledge form for 2026 here.

Visit Us or Get in Touch

Please visit us at:

19 S. 38th Street  
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Our mailing address and offices are at:

3717 Chestnut Street, Suite 200 
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Phone us: 215-386-0234

Email: info@philadelphiacathedral.org

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