Epiphany Procession in Pictures

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.