Sharing the love on St Valentine’s Day at Canterbury Cathedral

“This is what this cathedral stands for, that’s what these stones are a memorial to, they are a memorial to love.” 

David Monteith, Dean of Canterbury

Sharing the love on St Valentine’s Day at Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral is inviting people to show their love this Valentine’s Day with a special service of Evensong dedicated to love, and free evening entry until 9pm.

The new Dean of Canterbury, the Very Revd David Monteith, is inviting anyone who wants to express their love on St Valentine’s Day to come and do so in the setting of this most special building, part of a World Heritage Site and one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England.

So whether they want to say sorry to a loved one, mourn the loss of someone special – or even pop the question – the doors will be open for an Evensong all about love, and then free entry until 21.00 to express their love, light a candle, say prayers, or simply just to be.

The Dean said:

“This is what this cathedral stands for, that’s what these stones are a memorial to, they are a memorial to love.”

This special celebration of love is open to everyone, and will include a themed Evensong service at 17.30, and then the Nave will remain open for free until 21.00.

If you are planning on proposing to your loved one, do let the team at the cathedral know! 

More info can be found here.