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Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford

Solemn Vespers from Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, to mark the 500th anniversary of the foundation of the College.

Solemn Vespers from Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, to mark the 500th anniversary of the foundation of the College.

Introit: Christe Jesu, pastor bone (Taverner)
Opening responses: Francis Grier
Psalm 84 (Armstrong)
First Lesson: Haggai 1 vv6-9
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 2 vv4-10
Office hymn: Urbs Jerusalem beata (Plainsong)
Magnificat (Errollyn Wallen) (broadcast premiere)
Anthem: Bring us, O Lord God (Harris)
Hymn: Christ is made the sure foundation (Westminster Abbey)
Marian Antiphon: Mater Christi sanctissima (Taverner)

Peter Holder (Director of Music)
Richard Moore (Sub-Organist)

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59 minutes

On radio

Wed 9 Jul 2025 15:00

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  • Wed 9 Jul 2025 15:00
  • Sun 13 Jul 2025 15:00