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Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland, a member church of the Anglican/Episcopalian Communion, with services every day which all are welcome to attend. The Cathedral choirs sing at one or more of these daily services, continuing an ancient tradition of prayer and music offered to glorify God, a pattern of worship with its roots in the thirteenth century.
As the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland we strive to follow the path of Saint Patrick to witness the love and power of God made known in Jesus Christ. We do this through a ministry of worship & welcome, holiness & hospitality to all.
The present Cathedral building, dating from 1220, is a witness to 800 years of Ireland’s varied past. The glory of the building, its stained-glass windows and many monuments make it a very popular tourist attraction. The Cathedral family is pleased to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Many others come to know the Cathedral through attending graduations, concerts and events held in the building.
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, built in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it Saint Patrick baptised converts on his visit to Dublin. The Cathedral has two chief complimentary functions today: as a place of worship and as visitor centre where its history and architecture can be enjoyed. We view our tourist operation as central to our wider ministry of welcome and we are deeply grateful that income from our visitor operation allows us to deliver worship, and to be effective stewards of this historic building. ‘Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers: for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.’ (Hebrews 13:2)
As the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland, a province of the Anglican communion, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral draws its values from the Communion’s Five Marks of Mission, which express the Communion’s common commitment to, and understanding of, God’s holistic and integral mission. They are:
1. To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom
2. To teach, baptise and nurture new believers
3. To respond to human need by loving service
4. To transform unjust structures of society; and to challenge violence of every kind and pursue peace and reconciliation
5. To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth
As the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland our core value is that which has been expressed by the house of bishops:
‘The Church of Ireland, as an authentic part of the universal church of God, is called to develop growing communities of faith, in and through which the Kingdom of God is made known, and in which the whole people serve together as followers of Jesus Christ for the good of the world to the Glory of God.’
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