Marking the Beginning of Lent at St Barnabas Church in Oxford
St Barnabas Church, Jericho marks the arrival of the Lenten season this week with a schedule of special services and opportunities for reflection. Known for its striking 19th-century Italian Romanesque architecture and distinctive campanile, this prominent Anglo-Catholic landmark offers a traditional setting for seasonal worship and community reflection.
Seasonal Services and Visitor Expectations at St Barnabas Church
Visitors and regular attendees participating in the Lenten journey can expect a traditional liturgical schedule. Services for Ash Wednesday include two special Lenten Masses where congregants may receive a cross of ash. These take place at 12.30pm at St Thomas the Martyr and a sung Mass at 7pm at St Barnabas Church.
The season is traditionally observed as a period of renewed commitment, patience, and prayer. Alongside regular services, opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation are available. Confessions are scheduled on Shrove Tuesday at 1pm, on Thursdays at 5pm prior to the evening Mass, and by appointment on Ash Wednesday or throughout the season.
To plan a visit around upcoming services or explore other local culture spots, you can find more details using the interactive tools on Musemap (musemap.art), where you can also browse museums or view the what's on exhibitions guide for Oxford.
