The Feast of the Royal Martyrs, to whom the lower Altar of the Diocesan Cathedral is dedicated, was prayerfully marked in London.

July 17, 2026 · 1 min read

The Divine Services of the Altar Feast were led by Bishop Irenei, lifting up praise and honour to the great Saints of our modern age in gratitude for the life of the Cathedral.

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Matthew Scott

Thanks for posting this. Nice to see Bishop Irenei leading the services for the Royal Martyrs in the lower altar – that cathedral really has become a special place over the years.

Nicholas Turner

Yeah, the lower altar dedication to the Royal Martyrs always makes those services feel especially connected. Bishop Irenei’s homily really brought out how their patience in suffering still speaks to us today. Have you been to any of the weekday liturgies down there?

Emily Young

Yeah, it's come a long way since the early days when the lower altar felt a bit tucked away. Bishop Irenei always seems to bring a real steadiness to those services. Do you usually make it for the Royal Martyrs feast itself?

Michael Clark

Yeah, that lower altar has definitely come into its own. I remember squeezing in there for the first few Royal Martyrs feasts when it still felt like an afterthought. Bishop Irenei’s calm way of serving always helps, doesn’t it. We usually try to get the whole family along, though the lads sometimes drag their feet on a weekday evening. Do you make it most years?

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