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Collect

A collect is a short prayer used in liturgy, for example towards the beginning of the Eucharist. It often reflects the themes of the particular season of the Church’s year. Its name comes from the idea that it ‘collects’ together the lessons of the service readings.

Holy Communion

At Holy Communion blessed bread and wine is shared, by which we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The congregation gives thanks for Jesus’ life, his death and resurrection and his continuing presence. See also Eucharist.

Lent

Lent is the six-week period leading up to Easter. It is a particular time to confess sin and to seek personal and collective renewal (a ‘springtime of the spirit’). Lent has a special focus on Jesus’s journey to the cross and prepares the Church to celebrate his resurrection.

Home Pobl Dewi: December 2025 Open to God What's on

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Winter/Spring Events at St Davids Cathedral with Tŷ’r Pererin

Angel Trail Friday 19th Dec – Tuesday 6th Jan 2026

An interactive outdoor trail through the illuminated Cathedral Close

Explore the Christmas story through the eyes of the angels. How many angels can you spot?

Begins at The Close at Pen y Bont and finishes outside the Cathedral. During visiting hours you can extend your angel tour and experience a myriad of angels displayed in the Cathedral.

Follow the Star Friday 26th Dec 11am-3pm

Nativity Treasure Hunt for all the family. Collect your treasure hunt from the welcome desk. Travel around the Cathedral to retell the Christmas story. Angels, shepherds and wise men are hidden in

secret places. Read the map and follow the stars to find your way. Once you have all the clues you can light your own Christmas peace candle and visit the crib. Collect a reminder of the story for

your own Christmas tree when you have completed your visit.

St Aiden’s Day Pilgrimage Fri 31st Jan 10.30am – 1pm

A pilgrimage walk from St Davids Cathedral to St Non’s Holy Well. Walk alongside those who have ventured along the Wexford-Pembrokeshire-Pilgrim-Way with water from the Holy Well in Llanwnda and members of St Madoc of Ferns Pilgrim Church. We celebrate the ancient connections between Madoc/Aiden and Dewi/David as we walk in their footsteps. Bring a packed lunch. Drinks provided by St Nons Retreat.

Quiet Day for Ash Wednesday: Open to God in the Desert Places

Wednesday 18th February; 10am – 4pm £10

Join us to begin the journey through Lent. A day working with resources reflecting on the paintings of Stanley Spencer ‘Christ in the Wilderness’ by Stephen Cottrell using art, poetry and silence to help us reflect. Begins with worship in the cathedral and then moves to Ty’r Pererin. Bring your own lunch, drinks provided.

Gŵyl Dewi Activities Saturday 28th Feb & Sunday 1st Mar during cathedral opening

An adventure for all ages through the city to the cathedral. Pick up your pilgrim pass containing the clues from Oriel-y-Parc Information Centre or The National Trust Shop and begin the treasure hunt along the High Street. Once you have decoded all the 'little things' make your way to the cathedral and St David's Shrine will reveal its story!

St David’s Day Pilgrimage Sun 1st Mar 2026, 10am-12.30pm

Join others walking in the footsteps of St David, encountering ancient traditions. This is a special pilgrimage from Fynnon Dewi/St David’s Holy Well, Porthclais, along the coast (meet harbour carpark, 9:30am) We will join the St David’s Day Cathedral Pilgrimage at St Non’s Holy Well where there will be a blessing, then walk to the City and on to the Cathedral.

Bring your group or come as an individual to enjoy our varied programmes in the beautiful surroundings of the cathedral and Tŷ’r Pererin (Pilgrims’ House). We can lead days for you and your group or you can hire Tŷ’r Pererin for your own activity. For more information or to book a place, contact Janet Ingram, Tŷ'r Pererin, Quickwell Hill, St. Davids Tel: 01437 729151 Email: education@stdavidscathedral.org.uk