Vespers in Lund Cathedral: moments of commemoration—and contemplation

Vespers in Lund Cathedral: moments of commemoration—and contemplation

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Sun, 11/01/2026 - 11:01

An ecumenical vespers service in Lund Cathedral on 31 October, Reformation Day, commemorated significant moments in the history of ecumenism—and drew a procession of people who are wrestling with the future of ecumenism as well.

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31 October 2026, Lund, Sweden: Choir members sing as part of an ecumenical vespers held on Reformation Day in Lund Cathedral – marking the 10th anniversary of the historic joint Lutheran-Catholic commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation that was held in the same place in 2016. The vespers is led by Roman Catholic Cardinal Anders Arborelius and Lutheran World Federation president Bishop Henrik Stubkjær, and with representation from a wide range of churches and partners locally, regionally and globally, including the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Faith and Order at the conclusion of their meeting in Höör and Lund, 26-31 October 2026.

Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

The vespers marked the 10th anniversary of a joint commemoration of the Reformation held in the…