A podcast from Westminster Abbey on Maundy Thursday introduced by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian.

Address: The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and SacristReader: Carol Hawkey

Recorded in the East Cloister where the Abbot would perform a Maundy rite before the Reformation.

Introduction – Canon Hawkey
Reading – John 13: 3-14
Address – The Reverend Mark Birch
Anthem – Christopher Tye Give almes of thy goods
Prayers, The Lord’s Prayer and Blessing – Canon Hawkey

Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).

This podcast was recorded by members of the Westminster Abbey community who are currently in self-isolation in the Abbey precincts. Social distancing was observed.