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Remembrance Weekend 2024

At our annual Remembrance events we remembered those who gave their life in conflict and prayed for peace in the world today.

Festival of Remembrance

Saturday 9 November, 7.30pm

For over a decade, the Durham Cathedral Festival of Remembrance has established itself as the iconic Remembrance event in the North East, it commemorates the sacrifices of many in conflict over the years with an emotional mix of spoken words, music and the silent poppy drop. 

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Remembrance Sunday Service

Sunday 10 November, 10.15am

In this service, remember the lives of those who were killed in the line of duty and those who put their lives at risk today through spoken word and music sung by the cathedral choir. The Dean of Durham, the Very Revd Dr Philip Plyming, will be preaching this service.

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Across the weekend of 9 and 10 November 2024, we remembered those who gave their life in battle, and prayed for peace in areas of war and conflict today.

Take a moment to remember the lives lost

The Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Chapel is open during normal cathedral opening hours. The chapel is a place of peace, respect and gratitude, where it commemorates the service and sacrifice of local soldiers.

Read more Read Philip's full sermon from Remembrance Sunday 2023