St Magnus Cathedral - Britain’s most northerly Cathedral.
St Magnus Cathedral known as the ‘Light in the North’ was founded
in 1137 by the Viking, Earl Rognvald, in order of his uncle St Magnus. The
Cathedral belongs to the people of Orkney and its doors are open to
all. The Cathedral, set in the heart of Kirkwall, the capital city of the
Orkney Islands, off the north coast of Scotland, is a place of stillness,
of serenity, of warmth, of the presence of God. We invite you explore this
website which contains information about many aspects of the Cathedral’s
life.
The congregation of St Magnus Cathedral is very conscious of its
place in a long continuum of worship in this ancient, holy building. The
Cathedral congregation is primarily a worshipping congregation. Worship is
what draws people to the Cathedral. Our worship is open to anyone who might
wish to participate.
The Society of the Friends of St. Magnus Cathedral
are a dedicated group of people whose funds contribute to the life of the Cathedral through the support of the maintenance of the building and an ongoing commitment to increasing awareness and knowledge of the Cathedral to the general public. By joining the Friends you are supporting the Cathedral and helping to ensure for the future generations the presence and security of a great building which continues to be an inspiration to all who visit it.
St. Magnus Centre is not just a church hall - it combines as a meeting place, a visitor centre, an arts venue and as a place for quiet contemplation.
Building on the facilities offered by the 19th century St Magnus Hall, St Magnus Centre has meeting rooms, a Projector Room where the film "The Saga of St Magnus" is shown and a large hall which can serve as a great venue for receptions etc.
Visit this site to see what St Magnus Centre can offer you or your organisation.
Registered charity number: SCO 05322