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Flowering the Cross
posted on Mar 27, 2024 The flowering of the cross has been traced back to the 6th century. It is an especially striking and beautiful way to symbolize the new life that emerges from Jesus's death on Good Friday. At St. John's Cathedral, Flowering the Cross is done at t...
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The Great Vigil of Easter
posted on Mar 27, 2024 One of Christianity's most ancient services, Easter Vigil begins in the darkened Cathedral with the Service of Light: kindling a bonfire and lighting the Paschal candle. By candlelight, we recount Hebrew Scripture's history of God's saving works ...
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Organ Concert: VINCENT DUBOIS
posted on Mar 25, 2024 Titular organist at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, France, Mr. Dubois is one of the finest organists in the world today. At the reception following this concert, he will give a talk with photos about the restoration of Notre-Dame. JAMES D...
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St. George's Evensong - April 28, 2024
posted on Mar 25, 2024 A beloved annual tradition at St. John's Cathedral, the Festal Choral Evensong in honor of St. George will be offered Sunday, April 28. The evensong is a joyful celebration of the patron saint of England featuring music from Timothy Tuller, Canon...
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Documentary Screening: The Philadelphia Eleven
posted on Mar 18, 2024 Join St. John's Cathedral, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, and the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer at the Sun-Ray Cinema in Five Points for a screening of The Philadelphia Eleven - an award-winning documentary marking the 50th anniver...
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Cultural Dinner: Latin and South America
posted on Mar 18, 2024 A new repeating event will call upon our God-given gifts in preparing and cooking dinners that feed the soul and gladden the heart because the meals hearken back to our beginnings.
We are a multicultural parish, and there's no better way to ce...
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Hunger Fight Returns!
posted on Mar 18, 2024 Join us for a dynamic intergenerational event- -HUNGER FIGHT -- Sunday, April 7, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Taliaferro Hall. Feel free to invite friends and family members to partake in the festivities. This engaging occasion involves teamwork ...
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The Watch - Prayer Vigil
posted on Mar 18, 2024 "Could you not keep awake one hour?"
"Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, 'So, could you not stay awake with me one hour?'" Matthew 26:40
In Matthew, Jesus asked his disciples if they could stay awak...
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Palm Sunday Procession
posted on Mar 11, 2024 Step into history with us on Palm Sunday!
Join our vibrant procession as we reenact Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Follow Jesus on horseback down Duval Street to James Weldon Johnson Park, then back to the Cathedral by Church Street....
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Good Friday Liturgy - The Seven Last Words
posted on Mar 11, 2024 Experience the depth of Christ's sacrifice as we reflect on "The Seven Last Words" spoken from the cross.
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do." "Today you will be with me in Paradise." "Woman, this is your son" . . . "Th...
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