St Mary Abchurch

St Mary Abchurch is one of Sir Christopher Wren's finest parish churches. Set back from the bustle of Cannon Street, in Abchurch Yard off Abchurch Lane, it is a haven of quiet for reflection and prayer. The present church was completed in 1686, and has altered little in appearance over the centuries. Its glories include a magnificent altar screen by the master carver Grinling Gibbons, and a shallow painted dome of 1708 by parishioner William Snow, as well as many original features, including the communion table of 1675, pulpit and font of 1685-86, and many fine monuments. St Mary Abchurch is now the home of The Friends of the City Churches, a heritage charity devoted to the support of the historic churches of the City of London.

The Church is usually open from 11:00 until 15:00, from Monday to Thursday, and other times by appointment. There is usually a short midweek service of Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer on Wednesdays at 12:30, and an organ recital on Tuesdays at 12:30. Please see 'Opening Times' on the 'Find Us' page for current details.

St Mary Abchurch is the home of Friends of the City Churches.

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The Rev'd Malcolm Torry

St Mary Abchurch
Abchurch Yard
London

EC4N 7BA
The Rev'd Malcolm Torry, Priest in Charge
020 7635 7916
Friends of the City Churches administrator
020 7626 1555

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Organ Recital

Occuring
Every Tuesday at for 45 mins
Venue
St Mary Abchurch
Address
Abchurch Lane City of London London, EC4N 7BA, United Kingdom

There is usually a weekly organ recital on Tuesday at 12:30, with free entry and voluntary retiring collection.

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There is no recital when the church is closed, between December 23 and the first Monday after New Year's Day.