Salisbury Cathedral is to reopen for ‘in person’ worship from Mother's Day (March 14).

Those wishing to go to the cathedral for services will have to book and social distancing requirements will still be in place.

Face coverings must also be worn.

Services will also be live streamed on the cathedral's website.

The Very Reverend Nicholas Papadopulos said: “We are delighted to be welcoming local worshippers back to Salisbury Cathedral from Mothering Sunday.

"Our pattern of services has been sustained throughout the third lockdown, but these have been livestreamed only: it will be very good to see people offering prayer and worship here once more, as they have done for 800 years.

"We will continue to maintain high standards in hygiene and social distancing to ensure that worship is as safe as we can make it, and we are very pleased that as Easter approaches our Cathedral’s doors will be open."

The cathedral suspended ‘in person’ worship in January, supporting government attempts to control the virus.

Speaking about reopening, Canon Anna Macham, Salisbury Cathedral’s Canon Precentor, added: “It will be fantastic to welcome worshippers back to the Cathedral after many months, whether regular congregation members or newcomers.

"Running services online and in-person is often complex, and a lot of thought and care has gone into our worship provision during this time.

"We look forward to welcoming worshippers back to said services, and to continuing to live-stream choral services as per the pattern on our website. Please make sure you book a seat for in person worship for track and trace purposes.”

Bookings can be made via the cathedral's website or by calling 01722 512156.

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