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Eucharist

‘Eucharist’ comes from the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’. At the Eucharist the Church remembers Jesus’ last supper where he gave bread and wine to be his body and blood, a sign of his saving love. See also Holy Communion.

Holy Communion

At Holy Communion blessed bread and wine is shared, by which we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The congregation gives thanks for Jesus’ life, his death and resurrection and his continuing presence. See also Eucharist.

Prayer

Prayer sustains our human relationship with God and may involve words (formal or informal) or be silent. Prayer can involve adoration (‘I love you’), confession (‘sorry’), thanksgiving and supplication (‘please’).

Home Brecon Cathedral Worship

Worship

Sunday Services

8.00am Said Eucharist (1984 Rite).

11.00am Cathedral Eucharist (choir in term time).

3.30pm Choral Evensong (term time only).

Mid-week Services

Wednesday 12.00pm Said Eucharist

Thursdays and Fridays 6.00pm Choral Evensong (term time only)

The Cathedral is open to the public daily from 9am until 6pm.