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York – Sankta Lucia

Event Details

  • Location: York Minster
  • Address: Deangate, York, YO1 7HH
  • Start date: 02nd December 2022
  • End date: 02nd December 2022
  • Times: 7.30pm
  • Entry fee: Free

An atmospheric, candlelit procession and carol service for all the family based on the traditional Swedish Lucia celebration.

In Sweden, Lucia is one of the most significant traditions in the calendar – a powerful symbol and celebration of light and an integral part of the Advent season. The celebration of Sankta Lucia is based on the bravery and martyrdom of a young Sicilian girl – St Lucy – who died in the early fourth century. Her name and story reached Sweden along with Christianity, and she remained popular even after the Reformation as the bringer of light during the long darkness of winter.

This year’s service will feature the London Nordic Choir, and is run in partnership with the York Anglo-Scandinavian Society.