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1259 St Mary’s Church consecrated by Bishop Bronescombe of Exeter during a tour of Cornwall

1504 St Mary’s church re-built in the Gothic style

1768 St Mary’s church re-built in a Georgian style

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Cathedral Story

The Diocese of Truro was established in 1876 and its first bishop, Bishop Edward White Benson, was consecrated at St Paul’s Cathedral in 1877.

Truro was not the only candidate for the siting of a …
History
Truro Cathedral welcomes new organ scholar Jeremy Wan

Truro Cathedral is pleased to welcome organ scholar, Jeremy Wan, for the 2024-25 academic year.

The organ scholar plays an important role in the choral music tradition at Truro Cathedral. The role …
Reflecting on Gaia

After spending three weeks here, Gaia has left us, onward to its next host. It feels like it does at home when you take your Christmas decorations down!

What an incredible three weeks it has been. …
Supporting Truro Cathedral in 2020

Thanks to your support, Truro Cathedral remains at the heart of the Cornish community. To continue, it needs your help in 2020.

Built by the people of Cornwall for everyone to experience and enjoy, …
Nine Lessons and Carols

The famous Nine Lessons and Carols Service which is held in Anglican churches at Christmas all across the world today was originally devised by the first Bishop of Truro, Bishop Edward White Benson …
Follow the Star

One of the unexpected delights of moving to Cornwall has been the sheer brightness of the night skies. I happen to live in an area of Truro where there are many trees, and the street lighting does …
Chorister Mega Zoom Assembly with Mega Surprise

Over 1,300 primary pupils from 18 schools across Cornwall, from the Isles of Scilly to Lostwithiel, joined us for our Chorister Mega Zoom Assembly on Tuesday on the theme of: ‘Preparing our hearts …
Recording Nine Lessons and Carols

Director of Music Chris Gray reflects on recording the Nine Lessons and Carols service this year:

When the first Bishop of Truro, Edward White Benson, devised his ‘Festival of Nine Lessons …