Tributes to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, at Norwich Cathedral.
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A special choral evensong with prayers for The Duke of Edinburgh is to be streamed live from Norwich Cathedral on the eve of his funeral.
The Dean of Norwich, the Very Rev Jane Hedges, will preside over the service at 6pm on Friday, April 16, which will be sung by the boys, lay clerks and choral scholars of the Norwich Cathedral Choir.
The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham Usher, will preach and the Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk, The Lady Dannatt, will read a lesson.
Norwich Cathedral suspends worship in public The Chapter of Norwich s Anglican Cathedral has decided to suspend public worship from Wednesday 13 January due to the current situation with regard to the Covid-19 pandemic. While the Cathedral clergy will alone ensure the daily rhythm of worship continues in the building, the Cathedral’s virtual doors will continue to be open online to both worshippers and visitors alike via the Cathedral’s website and social media. The Sunday Eucharist will be live-streamed every week on the Norwich Cathedral Services YouTube Channel and full details of how people can participate in daily worship at home are available on the Cathedral website. A member of clergy will alone hold a Requiem to remember departed loved ones on Wednesdays and anybody who would like a candle lit in a loved one’s memory during the Requiem is welcome to email prayers@cathedral.org.uk
Norwich Cathedral has moved services online after suspending public worship.
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Norwich Cathedral has suspended public worship due to the Coronavirus pandemic with many services moved online.
The Dean of Norwich, the Very Rev Jane Hedges, said the decision had been taken with “a heavy heart” but said that the current Covid situation meant that it was important to reinforce the message that people should stay at home.
The Very Reverend Jane Hedges, Dean of Norwich.
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The Dean said: “We all need to look out for each other at this time and to heed the message to stay at home as much as possible.