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Saint Patrick's Cathedral |
Saint Patrick's Cathedral has contributed much to Irish life throughout
its long history (it was founded in 1191). Jonathan Swift was Dean of
Saint Patrick's from 1713-45, during which time he expressed his "savage
indignation" at appalling social conditions in Ireland. He was also Dean
when Handel's "Messiah" received its first performance (1742) sung by
the combined choirs of Saint Patrick's and Christ Church Cathedrals.
"Living Stones", the Cathedral's permanent exhibition, celebrates Saint
Patrick's place in the life of the city, its history, and its role at
the dawn of the third Christian Millennium. It emphasises that the
Cathedral is not a museum but a building embracing the past to herald
the future.
You can visit Saint Patrick's Cathedral's webpage at Saint Patrick's Cathedral
Or e-mail them by clicking here
Services:
Mon to Fri - 09.40 Matins, 11.05 Holy Eucharist (Weds, Thurs only, in
the Lady Chapel), 17.45 Evensong.
Sat - 11.05 Holy Eucharist in the Lady Chapel
Sun - 08.30 Holy Eucharist in the Lady Chapel; 11.15 Holy Eucharist /
Sung Matins; 15.15 Evensong
Opening Hours - 09.00 - 17.00 (earlier closing winter weekends). Closed
to tours during services.
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