Welcome to Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
Holy Week Schedule
Sunday of the Passion - Palm Sunday
March 29, 10 a.m. Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist
Chrism Mass - Tuesday in Holy Week
March 31, 10 a.m.
Holy Eucharist & Stations of the Cross
April 1, Noon
April 2, 7 p.m.
April 3, Noon
April 4, 5 p.m.
April 5, 10 a.m.
In Person Worship - Sundays at 10 a.m.
Download the leaflet for Sunday, March 22 here.
Weekdays:
Noonday Eucharist on Wednesday.
Noonday Eucharist on Friday.
If you require weekday pastoral care, please call the Cathedral Office at 215-386-0234.
Learn more about worship and prayer at the cathedral.
Our Statement of Commitment and Action: Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral Covenant
Here's a video tour including historic images of our holy space.
Upcoming Events
Join us for a service of Choral Evensong with the Cathedral Singers under the direction of Thomas Lloyd and organist Erik Meyer. Evensong is a treasure among Christian liturgies and a jewel of the Anglican choral tradition. The choral repertoire will include the works of William Byrd, Thomas Tallis, Frank Ferko and William Dawson. The organ repertoire will include the works of David Hurd, Herbert Howells and Charles-Marie Widor.
Herbert Howells – Master Tallis’s Testament
David Hurd – Evening Song
Thomas Tallis – Preces and Responses
We celebrate the Fifth Sunday in Lent. Worship with us during this sacred and penitential time of the church year.
Prelude:
Fruhling - Melissa Dunphy
Anthems:
Thou Knowest Lord the Secrets of our Hearts - Henry Purcell
We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder - Spiritual, arr. John Work
Postlude:
Fugue on O Traurigkeit, O Herzenleid - Ethel Smyth
Sunday of the Passion - Palm Sunday
10:00 am - Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist
The Very Rev. Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt, Preacher
This service of the Holy Eucharist features a festive beginning with blessing of the palms and procession reenacting Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem amidst the happy cheers of the crowds then shifts to a poignant and dramatic presentation of the Gospel account of the arrest, trial and crucifixion of Jesus.
Anthems:
Like as the hart - Herbert Howells
Steal Away and Pray - Spiritual, arr. John Work
Get Involved
Whatever brings you to the cathedral community you are most welcome! We'd love to get to know you and help you find your place within our diverse and loving community. Fill out a newcomers form
The best way to belong to the cathedral is to get involved in one of our ministries. To work out where you might fit we have a survey designed to help you find your place of ministry within our community. Fill out the survey
We also encourage members to support the cathedral financially. You can give online here, fill out an online pledge for 2026 here or if you're a pen and paper kind of person, you can download a printable pledge form for 2026 here.
Visit Us or Get in Touch
Please visit us at:
19 S. 38th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Our mailing address and offices are at:
3717 Chestnut Street, Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone us: 215-386-0234