
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
Choral Eucharist on the Fifth Sunday of Easter (May 18, 2025)
This service of Choral Eucharist, sung by the Cathedral Choir, observes the Fifth Sunday of Easter and the final 4:00 Sunday service of the season. The celebrant and preacher is the Very Rev. Sam Candler. The Cathedral Choir premier...
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Choral Evensong for the Feast of Julian of Norwich (May 11, 2025)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Julian of Norwich. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Julia Mitchener. Choral repertoire includes:Stephen Caracciolo (b. 1962), Prece...
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Choral Evensong for the Feast of Athanasius of Alexandria (May 4, 2025)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Feast of Athanasius of Alexandria. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon Ashley Carr. Choral repertoire includes:Philip Radcliffe (1905-1986), Pr...
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Choral Evensong on the Second Sunday of Easter (April 27, 2025)
This service of Choral Evensong, sung by the Cathedral Schola, observes the Second Sunday of Easter. The officiant and preacher is the Rev. Canon George Maxwell. Choral repertoire includes:Gerre Hancock (1934-2012), Preces &...
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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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