2023 - Midnight Mass from Portsmouth Cathedral
Christmas Midnight Eucharist is celebrated by the dean of Portsmouth Cathedral, the Very Rev Dr Anthony Cane, in a candlelit service full of well-known carols and music.
The traditional celebration of the first Eucharist of Christmas and Blessing of the Crib is broadcast live from the ‘Cathedral of the Sea’, situated in the historic heart of the city of Portsmouth.
The dean of Portsmouth, the Very Rev Dr Anthony Cane, introduces and leads the service with the bishop of Portsmouth, the Rt Rev Dr Jonathan Frost, preaching.
Music includes the well-loved carols O Little Town of Bethlehem, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. The organist and master of the choristers, Dr David Price, leads the cathedral choir, accompanied by musicians of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Band Service.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Executive Producer | Catherine Stirk |
| Producer | Hattie McCall Davies |
| Director | Peter Jones |
Broadcast
- Christmas Eve 2023 23:40±«Óãtv One except Scotland & Scotland HD
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