Epiphany Procession in Pictures | Chichester Cathedral

After a four-year break, the Epiphany Procession returned to Chichester Cathedral. With costumes refreshed and revived, we welcomed some new participants and the choir of St Paul's Chichester.

This special service, steeped in tradition and symbolism, brought together a community in celebration.

A Verger lights tall candles using a long taper

1. Candles are lit by the Vergers as the service begins.

Cathedral Clergy process down the middle of the Nave in between rows of the congregation. Left to right, Canon Treasurer, Canon Chancellor, Canon Precentor and Interim Dean of Chichester)

2. The Cathedral clergy process through the Nave to their places.

The procession walks through the Quire as the choir of St Paul's Church sing

3. The procession moves through the Cathedral as the choir of St Paul's Chichester sing.

4. The shepherds are summoned by the angels as the Holy Family come to rest at the Screen.

A Magi dressed in black robes carries a gift to the Arundel Screen

5. The Holy Family receive their visitors, the Three Kings present their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

A living tableau of the Nativity scene at the High Altar

6. The nativity scene is recreated at the High Altar with participants from local churches.

7. The entire congregation are invited to follow in the footsteps of the Procession: to stand quietly beside the second tableau, at the High Altar, before they go on their way, into the coming year.