Benedictine lectures 2026: Champions of moderation

Norwich Cathedral’s beginnings as a Benedictine monastery continue to inspire life at the Cathedral in the 21st century, and a series of lectures this summer will celebrate different aspects of our Benedictine heritage past and present.

This lecture on Wednesday 29 July will see the Revd Dr Justin Pottinger, Chaplain to Lancing College, put the spotlight on the Benedictine and Anglican quest for Godly life.

Tickets cost £5 plus booking fee.

To book for the entire series of lectures at the reduced cost of £50, email NCCL@cathedral.org.uk or call 01603 218443.

Living by the Rule of St Benedict

Our lecture series has been designed to complement a special exhibition taking place at the Sainsbury Centre which reflects on the enduring influence of St Benedict.

Living by the Rule: Contemporary Meets Medieval runs from May to October 2026 and the Cathedral is pleased to have loaned the Sainsbury Centre a number of objects from its collections for the exhibition.

We hope everyone will enjoy sharing in this celebration of a tradition that speaks powerfully to the needs of our world today.