Salisbury Cathedral is preparing to host its candlelit Epiphany Devotion and it's looking "more glorious than ever".
Epiphany Devotion is the final large processional service following on from Advent and Christmas and it celebrates the journey of the magi to worship Jesus.
The service will take place at 5pm on Sunday, January 22.
Choreographical changes have been made to make the upcoming service the best it's been with a performance of parts five and six of Bach's Christmas Oratorio.
It will be sung in German with a period orchestra and soloists including former chorister Caroline Halls who sings soprano.
The cathedral choir has also been moved from the font to the west end against the backdrop of the cathedral's Christmas tree.
Director of music David Halls, from Salisbury Cathedral, said: “The Oratorio was originally written to be performed in church during Christmastide.
"Nearly 300 years later the music remains as immediate as ever, complimented by the authentic ‘chamber-like’ sound of the period orchestra. A very personal but almost operatic experience.”
The congregation will face inwards, rather than forward and the full length of the nave and spire crossing will be used to tell the story.
Canon Anna Macham, canon precentor, said: “Along with readings, poetry and devotional addresses, the music and movement reflect our journey toward the light of Jesus.
"An intimate telling of an epic story that began at Advent and ends with Candlemas on 2 February.”
For more visit salisburycathedral.co.uk.
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