Newport Cathedral (St Woolos)CathedralThe name "Woolos" is a corruption of Gwynllyw, the 5th century Welsh saint who first founded a religious establishment on the site. Newport Cathedral is in the Diocese of Monmouth, in the Church in Wales, and seat of the Bishop of Monmouth.
In the ninth century the wooden church formerly on the site was rebuilt in stone. This indicates the importance of the cult of Saint Gwynllyw and the wealth of his shrine as stone buildings were unusual in Wales at this point. Part of this building is now incorporated into St Woolos Cathedral as the Galilee chapel now at the west end of the Cathedral.
In 1402, the Cathedral underwent major rebuilding including the addition of the tower, following an attack on Newport by the forces of Owain Glyndwr.
In 1929 St Woolos became the Pro-Cathedral of the new Diocese of Monmouth, attaining full cathedral status in 1949.
With the Enthronement of Rowan Williams as Archbishop of Wales in February 2000, the Cathedral became the Metropolitan Cathedral for Wales for the third time in its life. The Cathedral continues to serve Wales, the diocese and the City of Newport; it also serves a large parish.Newport CityNewportUnited Kingdomhttps://www.showmewales.co.uk/?dms=3&venue=0864897
Newport Cathedral (St Woolos)
Newport Cathedral
Cathedral
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Newport Cathedral (St Woolos) is in the Diocese of Monmouth, in the Church in Wales, and seat of the Bishop of Monmouth. Part of the present building has sections that date from pre- Norman times.
Opening Details
Open all the time
Usual Pattern of Service:
Sunday 8.00am Holy Eucharist 10.30am Sung Eucharist 6.30pm Choral Evensong Sunday School – 10.00am in the hall, except 1st Sunday, in church
Weekdays 8.00am Matins & Eucharist 10.30am Holy Eucharist (Thursday only) 5pm Evening Prayer (Monday – Thursday and Friday out of term)
Friday only (in term time) 7.00 pm Choral Evensong
From M4 junction 27 follow “Newport/Town Centre” signs. At the next roundabout take 2nd exit. Continue along this road (past two sets of traffic lights) until you see St Woolos Hospital on the right.
At the shops, follow the one-way system around the Cathedral. There is limited on-street parking here.
Accessible by Public Transport: 0 miles from Newport station
Newport Cathedral (St Woolos)
Newport Cathedral (St Woolos)
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