Ash Wednesday: Lunchtime Eucharist
Date: Wed, 5th Mar 2025 12:30 - 13:30
Venue: Leicester Cathedral
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. This is a season of preparation characterised by penitence, fasting, and prayer in which the Christian church prepares for the celebration of Christ's death and resurrection in Holy Week and at Easter.
Join us to mark the start of Lent. During this service, you will be invited to receive the sign of the cross in ash on your forehead as a symbol of penitence.
What is a Eucharist?
In the story of Jesus' life, he had supper with his friends on the night before he died on the cross. At this supper, he told them to share bread and wine to remember him. Ever since, Christians have gathered together in the same way to celebrate the mystery of our faith.
Christians have many names for this celebration – the Eucharist, the Lord's Supper, the Mass, Holy Communion – but whatever we choose call it, it remains at the centre of all our worship.
What can I expect?
This service will be said in traditional language and lasts about one hour.
If you receive communion in your own church, you are welcome to receive communion here. If you do not normally receive communion, you are invited to come forward and receive a blessing.
You do not have to be a practicing member of the Church of England to attend the Eucharist.
A Choral Eucharist with music sung by the Cathedral Choir and congregational hymns will take place at 7.00pm.
