This #HolyWeek, hear Thomas Tallis' masterpiece, The Lamentations of Jeremiah (part one), sung by members of the Abbey Choir. In the 16th century, Tallis set five verses of the Biblical book of Lamentations to music. His exquisite, mournful pair of motets have been a much-loved

Spend Holy Week at Magdalen. Here’s our services:

Today is Maundy Thursday, where we remember Jesus sharing the Last Supper, and washing the feet of his disciples. The word 'Maundy' comes from the Latin word 'mandatum', which means 'command'. You can read more about Jesus' command for us to love one another in John 13.

Today is #MaundyThursday when we remember the Last Supper. The name comes from the Latin word 'mandatum' - to command - recalling the words of Jesus to his disciples: 'I give you a new commandment, that you love one another' Find out more ⤵️

King Charles and Queen Camilla are in #Durham for the Royal Maundy Service! Durham Cathedral @royalfamily

On #MaundyThursday, the Reverend Catherine Williams considers the meaning of Jesus washing his disciples' feet. Listen to her reflection now at: westminster-abbey.org/lent-and-holy-… #HolyWeek2025

Today, Good Friday, Christians remember the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Today, many congregations will take part in a Walk of Witness, in remembrance of Jesus' walk with his cross through Jerusalem. Find a Good Friday service in your area at AChurchNearYou.com/lentandeaster.

Join us Magdalen College Chapel Oxford Magdalen College Choir for the 11am Easter Sunday Choral Eucharist. The service is free, open to the public, and all are very welcome!

This year the feast day of St George falls on 28 April 2025. Why will the Church celebrate St George’s Day on a different day this year?🤔

The Informator is looking forward to May Morning!

Are are welcome to join us at 9.15am today Magdalen College Chapel Oxford Magdalen College Choir:

May Day William Holman Hunt's gorgeous, vivid 1881 painting of the dawn ceremony of sacred song and revels, gathered around the Choir singing at the top of the tower of Magdalen College Oxford, is another of Port Sunlight's Lever Gallery fabulous collection of Pre-Raphaelite art.

View from Magdalen Tower this morning. Over 16,000 people attended this year's event 👏 📸 Instagram | BethStenlake #MayDay

One of the highlights of the year for the choir is going up the tower on May Morning and singing to the crowds below. This year it was estimated that 16,000 people attended the event! Photos by Hugh Warwick

All are welcome to services Magdalen College Chapel Oxford Magdalen College Choir: SAT 3rd MAY 6.00pm Choral Evensong Music: Handl, A. Gabrieli, Josquin, & Guerrero SUN 4th APRIL 11.00am Sung Eucharist Music: Howells & Mawby 6.00 pm Choral Evensong Music: Nico Muhly, Judith Bingham, & Sheppard

Are you a church musician, member of clergy, or lay minister interested in music, worship, and liturgy? Take a look at ismo.ssho.org.uk/academic-progr… to find out more about our courses in Worship and Liturgical Studies!

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