
Choral Services at the Cathedral of St. Philip
Listen to choral services, recorded live at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, each Sunday at 4 p.m., September–May. Most services are Choral Evensong (sung Evening Prayer), which dates from the sixteenth century, yet has its roots in the far more ancient Daily Offices of Vespers and Compline. One of the jewels of our Anglican/Episcopal worship tradition, Evensong has given birth to one of the largest and richest bodies of sacred music outside of the Mass itself. It is, at its heart, a contemplative worship service, and much of the service is sung by the choir alone, employing sounds that span the known history of Christian music. At the formal close of Evensong, an intimate “liturgy of the table” is celebrated for those who wish to receive Communion. Occasionally a classically sung Choral Eucharist, or a diocesan confirmation, or a service of Lessons and Carols takes the place of Evensong.
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Choral Services at the Cathedral of St. Philip
Latest Episodes
A Meditation on the Passion of Christ, with Carols (April 13, 2025)
Prelude at 0:00; service begins at 21:08One of the most moving choral services of the year, this meditation employs lessons & carols, spirituals, anthems, motets, and congregational hymns to illuminate the Passion of Christ, which is...
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Choral Evensong for the Feast of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (April 6, 2025)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon David Boyd. Choral repertoire includes:Joel Martinson (b. 1960), Preces &...
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Choral Evensong for the Feast of John Donne (March 30, 2025)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of John Donne. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:Gerre Hancock (1934-2012), Preces & Res...
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Choral Evensong for the Feast of Óscar Romero (March 23, 2025)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Óscar Romero. The officiant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. Choral repertoire includes:Joel Martinson (b. 1960), Preces & Respon...
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Choral Evensong for the Feast of Gregory of Nyssa (March 9, 2025)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Gregory of Nyssa. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr. Choral repertoire includes:William Smith (1603-1645), Preces & ...
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