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Welcome
We believe there has been a church on this site since AD 606. There may well have been a church here even earlier. Southwark Cathedral is the oldest cathedral church building in London, and archaeological evidence shows there was Roman pagan worship here well before that.
Significantly, Southwark stands at the oldest crossing point of the tidal Thames at what was the only entrance to the City of London across the river for many centuries. It is not only a place of worship but also of hospitality to every kind of person: princes and paupers, prelates and prostitutes, poets, playwrights, prisoners and patients have all found refuge here.
The Archbishop of Canterbury's Journey in Prayer
Photos from Archbishop Justin's visit to Southwark as part of his Journey in Prayer can be found on the Diocesan Flickr site here.
Mission Statement Southwark Cathedral stands to the glory of God
We are committed to:
WORSHIP in this holy place
GOSPEL values in all we do
WELCOME and respect all people, serving them in the name of Jesus Christ.