St Georges Cathedral
A place for people to gather in worship and prayer – sometimes with spoken words, sometimes in silence, and sometimes enveloped in sacred music.
Our doors are open to everyone of any faith or none.
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Homily: The Cathedral Pastor
NOTE: COVID-19 restrictions in place.
Fourth Sunday of EasterNews
ANZAC Day 2021
Each year on the 25th of April we pay our respects and honour those men and women who have died, served and continue to serve our country. Roads around the Cathedral will be closed from 5am until midday and the Cathedral Square Car Park will be inaccessible during the...
Service of Thanksgiving for HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
A special Service of Thanksgiving for the life of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, will be held on Saturday 17 April 2021 at 3.00pm. A Book of Condolence will be available to sign. All welcome.
Bach’s Easter Oratorio
Bach's Easter Oratorio sold-out performance with The West Australian Symphony Orchestra at the Perth Concert Hall on 31 March was recorded live by ABC Classic and will be broadcast on Easter Sunday. This is a fantastic acknowledgement of the quality music we're...
18 April 2021 – Patronal Festival of St George in Eastertide
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
Homily: The Cathedral Pastor
NOTE: COVID-19 restrictions in place.
On the night of 24 April 1918 West Australian (51st Battalion) and other Allied Forces launched a counter-attack partly surrounding the village of Villers-Bretonneux and on 25 April the town was recaptured. Australian, British, and French troops restored the original front line by 27 April.
A number of charges against machine-gun posts helped the Australian advance; in particular, West Australian Lieutenant Clifford Sadlier of the 51st Battalion, was awarded the Victoria Cross, after attacking with hand-grenades. The two brigades swept around Villers-Bretonneux and the Germans retreated, for a while escaping the pocket along a railway cutting. The Australians eventually captured the German positions and pushed the German line back, leaving the German troops in Villers-Bretonneux surrounded. By 25 April, the town had been recaptured and handed back to the villagers. The battle was a great success for the Australian troops, who had defeated the German attempt to capture Amiens and recaptured Villers-Bretonneux while outnumbered; the village remained in Allied hands to the end of the war. In the words of one British general, the Australians ‘saved France’.
The Villers-Bretonneux Cross, made by men of the 51st Battalion, now housed in the Cathedral’s Soldiers’ Chapel, will be on display.
Percolated coffee, prayers and a presentation, with opportunity for questions and discussion.
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Cost: $5.00, including light refreshments and materials.
Please book your place (so that we can cater for you and ensure that everyone has a seat) by the Monday before the event you are attending, by phoning 9325 5677 or emailing spirituality@perthcathedral.org
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The Dean and Chapter of St George’s Cathedral acknowledges the Noongar people as the original custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and affirm our commitment to the work of reconciliation.