Christ Church Cathedral
Although it is one of the smallest cathedrals in the Church of England, Christ Church Cathedral serves one of the largest dioceses. The building, dating from the twelfth century, was originally the monastic church for the Augustine followers of St. Frideswide.
In 1525, Cardinal Wolsey founded Cardinal College and the church became the college chapel. On Wolsey’s demise, Henry VIII took over the buildings which were re-founded as Christ Church in 1546, serving both as Cathedral to the newly created diocese of Oxford and as chapel to the College, part of the University of Oxford. This unique arrangement continues to this day.
The cathedral is a busy and vibrant place of worship and reflection. It provides the setting for a full calendar of artistic and cultural events as well as a welcome to the hundreds of thousands of tourists that visit Christ Church each year.
Latest news from Christ Church Cathedral
Divine Light the Winner of the Nation’s Favourite Stained Glass Window
We’re delighted to announce the winning window in our Divine Light winter campaign. The
The Winner – The Nation’s Favourite Stained Glass Window – East Window – Carlisle Cathedral
Commissioned after plague and destruction and reverently restored … The East Window at
The Nation’s Favourite Stained Glass Window – York Minster – Great East Window – 2nd Place
The runner-up is the Great East Window at York Minster. The runner-up in our search to find the
The Nation’s Favourite Stained Glass Window – St Albans Cathedral – Rose Window – 3rd Place
The Rose Window at St Albans Cathedral is 3rd. 3rd place in our search to find the Nation’s
The Nation’s Favourite Stained Glass Window –Wells Cathedral – Jesse Window – 4th Place
The Jesse Window at Wells Cathedral. 4th place in our search to find the Nation’s favourite
New Stained Glass Window at Christ Church Cathedral
New stained glass at Christ Church Cathedral. For the first time in more than a century, a new
First female Dean of Christ Church
The King has approved the appointment of Professor Sarah Foot as Dean of Christ Church, Oxford.
Shrine of St Frideswide – Christ Church
Cathedral Treasure, Finalist Number 2 Venerated place of pilgrimage and prayer to a healing
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Christ Church Cathedral
St Aldate's
Oxford
OX1 1DP
01865 276155
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