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On Easter Day, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. All are welcome to join York Minster’s worship on this special day:

8.00am: Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer
A simple said service in the traditional language of the Book of Common Prayer.

10.00am: Choral Matins on Easter Day
Following the pattern of Matins from the Book of Common Prayer, with sung psalms, canticles and an anthem.

11.00am: Festal Eucharist on Easter Day
We greet the risen Lord with joy, proclaiming Alleluia, Christ is risen, He is risen indeed! The Archbishop of York will preach and preside.

This service will also be livestreamed via our YouTube channel.

4.00pm: Festal Evensong on Easter Day

A great day of rejoicing culminates in an uplifting service of Choral Evensong. The preacher will be the Dean of York

This service will also be livestreamed via our YouTube channel.

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