Welcome to the website of Canterbury Cathedral, Mother Church of the Anglican Communion and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Cathedral is both a holy place and part of a World Heritage Site. It is the home of a community of people who seek to make the Cathedral a place of welcome, beauty and holiness. We hope you will be inspired to visit Canterbury and the Cathedral and we look forward to welcoming you.

The Very Reverend Robert Willis
Dean of Canterbury

The Very Revd Robert Willis, Dean of Canterbury.

Daily Prayer For Wednesday

We pray for God's blessing on our world, our families, our friends and ourselves; for those without work, and for all those who are retired. Father of all creation, we thank you that you have given us a world rich in resources, and made us stewards of your mysteries; help us to act responsibly, not wasting or destroying what we do not need, not polluting the earth, or sea, or sky, that we may act with love towards all things, and so reflect the great love that you have for the world. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. Read More...