Three choir boys in white cassocks holding candles

An Advent Liturgy

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A dramatic, candle-lit service of hymns, readings, and anthems sung by the Abbey Choir.

This service will reflect upon the Advent themes of judgement and of the joyful expectation of the coming of Christ.

The service will be sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey and music will include:

Jonathan Dove - I am the day
Boris Ord - Adam lay ybounden
Edward Elgar - Benedictus in F
Anton Bruckner - Virga Jesse floruit

This service will last approximately 60 minutes and is not well-suited for young children. 

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This service will be available to watch until 5.00pm on Tuesday 31st December.

Advent and Christmas

Find out more about Advent and Christmas at the Abbey.