Francesco Petrarch, considered the founder of humanism, was the most influential poet of the Italian Renaissance. He wrote of timeless themes in his Triumphs - Love, Chastity, Death, Fame, Time, Eternity - each more powerful than the last. Our musical interpretation, created by Grant Herreid, will run the gamut of 16th century styles: from light-hearted carnival songs of the early Renaissance, through polyphonic madrigals of Cipriano de Rore and Orlando de Lassus, to the beginnings of 17th century monody.
The Right Reverend Daniel G. P. Gutiérrez, XVI Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, will be the Presider and Preacher for the opening Eucharist for the 241st Diocesan Convention. We welcome our sisters and brothers from across the Diocese for this sacred liturgy as we prepare for our annual Diocesan Convention. A reception will follow this evening's Eucharist.
Join us for the beautiful celebration of All Saints' Sunday as the Cathedral community commemorates saints of the church and our loved ones and wraps itself in our prayer shawl of remembrance created by fabric artist Marie Elcin who is a member of the Cathedral congregation.
Recital at the Cathedral with Slovakian organist Marek Štrbák,
12:30 p.m.
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
Marek Štrbák, PhD., ArtD. is a graduate of the University of Music and Acting in Vienna (concert organ playing, prof. M. Radulescu), the University of Music and Acting in Stuttgart (soloist class, prof. L. Lohmann) and the Regional Conservatory in Strasbourg (specialization cycle, prof. Ch. Mantoux). He has studied with renowned European teachers and performers such as Jon Laukvik, Lorenzo Ghielmi, Edgar Krapp, Thierry Escaich, Bernard Focroulle, Jean Wolfs, Hans-Ola Ericsson and others. He is a laureate of several important international and national competitions.
Choral Evensong, a jewel in the Anglican choral tradition, will be sung by the Cathedral Singers with the music of David Blackwell, Erik Meyer, Ivor Atkins and Kerry Andrew with Dr. Thomas Lloyd, director and Erik Meyter, organist and conductor.
The Philadelphia Chorus under the direction of artistic director Raquel Garcia will present a concert at the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral featuring Taylor Scott Davis' Magnificat* *(a Philadelphia area premiere), Jonathan Willcocks' Magnificat, and other works by Herbert Howells and Ola Gjeilo.
This is the day we commit to sharing our faith, our resources, our time, and talents to further God’s kingdom in our community and in our city. A delicious potluck luncheon will follow.
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 1 ǀ 10:00 am - Holy Eucharist
The First Sunday of Advent is the first day of the liturgical year. The liturgy begins with lighting of the first candle of the Advent wreath. Advent is a holy and penitential season as we wait in joyful anticipation for the birth of Christ.
Bring your children to the service on this day as they will have a special visit from St. Nicholas. They should wear their finest shoes because they will receive a special gift from St. Nick!
The annual Children’s Christmas Pageant occurs as part of the Sunday Eucharist. This is a beloved tradition of the Cathedral and is enjoyed by those of all ages. We hope you can join us !
