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Easter Vigil with Baptism and Confirmations, and the First Eucharist of Easter

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Date & Time

Sat, 4 Apr 2026

19:00

Venue

Cathedral

St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1DP, United Kingdom

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About this event

Witness the Easter Vigil service at Christ Church Cathedral, complete with baptisms, confirmations, and the first Eucharist of Easter.

Why you should come

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• Witness Bishop Stephen Croft preside for the final time.

• Experience the ancient 'Exsultet' hymn of rejoicing.

Event Highlights

  • Experience the Easter Vigil, marking the end of Lent and the start of Christ's resurrection celebration.
  • Witness the ancient 'Exsultet' hymn of rejoicing.
  • Observe the Baptism and Confirmation of believers, a tradition dating back to early Christianity.
  • Attend the first Eastertide celebration of the Eucharist.

Speaker

The Rt Revd Dr Stephen Croft

The Bishop of Oxford

Organized by: Christ Church, University of Oxford

Contact: cathedral@chch.ox.ac.uk

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