York Minster will be closed for sightseeing from Monday 17 to Friday 21 November for York St John University graduations. We remain open for worship during this time.

Type your search below

E
a
s
t
e
r
D
a
y

On Easter Day, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. The Minster will be given to prayer and worship on Easter Sunday. All are welcome, whether to join acts of worship, to pray on their own or to experience the space.

Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer, 8am  
A simple said service in the traditional language of the Book of Common Prayer.

Choral Matins on Easter Day, 10am 
Following the pattern of Matins from the Book of Common Prayer, with sung psalms, canticles and an anthem.

Festal Eucharist, 11am
We greet the risen Lord with joy, proclaiming Alleluia, Christ is risen, He is risen indeed! The Archbishop of York will preach and preside at this service.

Click HERE to watch the livestream for this service. The order of service is available HERE.

Festal Evensong, 4pm 
A great day of rejoicing culminates in an uplifting service of Choral Evensong.

Click HERE to watch the livestream for this service. The order of service is available HERE.

Click HERE to find out more about Lent, Holy Week and Easter at York Minster.

Share this event

Other Events

26 Dec - 31 Jan 26

Sunday worship

Click here

23 Nov 25

Evensong: Johann Sebastian Bach's Cantata 140, Sleepers, wake

Click here

29 Nov 25

Minster Mash-Up: Lights switch-on

Click here

30 Nov 25

Advent Procession - FULLY BOOKED

Click here

10 Dec 25

Macmillan Cancer Support Christmas Carol Service

Click here

Stay up to date with York Minster

  • Event alerts
  • Seasonal services
  • Behind the scenes features
  • Latest Minster-inspired gifts