Reading Minster of St Mary the Virgin, Reading
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Reading Minster is the original church in the town. In 979 Queen Elfrida, second wife of King Edgar, founded a royal nunnery on the Minster site as an act of repentence for the murder of her stepson, Edward (St Edward The Martyr) at Corfe Castle.
The Minster was extensively restored in 1551–55, using materials recovered from Reading's Norman abbey.
The Minster was extensively restored in 1551–55, using materials recovered from Reading's Norman abbey.
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Canon Brian Shenton
St Mary's Church House
Chain Street
Reading RG1 2HX
Tel: (0118) 957 1057
- Regular Services
Sunday
Sung Eucharist
Every Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Every Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Monday
Said Eucharist
Every Monday at 1:05 PM for ½ hour
Every Monday at 1:05 PM for ½ hour
Tuesday
Said Eucharist
Every Tuesday at 9:30 AM for ½ hour
Every Tuesday at 9:30 AM for ½ hour
Wednesday
Said Eucharist
Every Wednesday at 1:05 PM for ½ hour
Every Wednesday at 1:05 PM for ½ hour
Sung Evensong
Every other week. Sung by the Minster Midweek Choir
Alternate Wednesdays every Wednesday at 6:15 PM for 1 hour
Every other week. Sung by the Minster Midweek Choir
Alternate Wednesdays every Wednesday at 6:15 PM for 1 hour
Thursday
Said Eucharist
Every Thursday at 11:00 AM for ½ hour
Every Thursday at 11:00 AM for ½ hour
Friday
Said Eucharist
Every Friday at 1:05 PM for ½ hour
Every Friday at 1:05 PM for ½ hour
Other information
Archdeaconry: BERKSHIRE (272)
Deanery: READING (27206)
Benefice: Reading St Mary w St Laurence (27/419BM)
Parish Legal Name: St. Mary, Reading (270462 27/462)
CofE Church Info: (627462 27/462)
Short URL: acny.co.uk/230/
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The current editor is: Brian Shenton
Reading Minster of St Mary the Virgin : St Mary's Butts, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2HX
