Like the disciples, we keep silent vigil in the night with Jesus, following our remembrance of the Last Supper. Christ is symbolized by the consecrated bread on the altar of the Lady Chapel, while greenery placed around reminds us of the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus awaited his arrest. The Cathedral will be open until midnight - simply ask at the Lodge on St Aldates and you will be admitted. You are very welcome to join us in reflection as we prepare for Good Friday.
The Watch
2 Apr 2026, 9 p.m. for 2 hours, 59 mins
The Watch
2 Apr 2026, 9 p.m. for 2 hours, 59 mins
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As Oxford's Cathedral, Christ Church is an ancient place of living faith and welcome in the heart of our city, which also hosts a wide range of concerts and events. From our roots as the Saxon religious community of St Frideswide established 1300 years ago, to the unique single foundation of Anglican cathedral and Oxford University College we are today, our story has been centuries in the making. Come and be a part of it!
Like the disciples, we keep silent vigil in the night with Jesus, following our remembrance of the Last Supper. Christ is symbolized by the consecrated bread on the altar of the Lady Chapel, while greenery placed around reminds us of the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus awaited his arrest. The Cathedral will be open until midnight - simply ask at the Lodge on St Aldates and you will be admitted. You are very welcome to join us in reflection as we prepare for Good Friday.
The Watch
2 Apr 2026, 9 p.m. for 2 hours, 59 mins
The Watch
2 Apr 2026, 9 p.m. for 2 hours, 59 mins
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Christ Church is a place of worship, pilgrimage, sanctuary, and activity, and it should be a safe place for all. Safeguarding forms part of our everyday working practice and is the responsibility of everyone at Christ Church Cathedral. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Chapter Safeguarding Officer, The Revd Dr Zachary Guiliano (Priest Vicar), and a Cathedral Safeguarding Lead, Matthew Dickins (Cathedral Administrator). Our Diocese of Oxford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our Safeguarding team. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact our Safeguarding team through the link below or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.
