Midnight Mass Live From Leeds Cathedral

The traditional Christmas Eve celebration of Midnight Mass comes live from Leeds Cathedral.

Christmas begins with a joyous celebration of the Mass of the Nativity of the Lord which begins with the blessing of the crib. Bishop of Leeds, Marcus Stock, leads the service and reflects on Christmas and what it means to our world today.

Haydn's St Nicholas Mass provides an appropriately festive setting, sung by the Cathedral Choir. They are joined by the congregation in singing favourite carols to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Introit hymn - O come all ye faithful

Gloria - Missa Sancti Nicolai, Haydn

Psalm - Today a saviour, Duffy

Offertory motet - Quem pastores, Praetorius

Offertory hymn - O little town of Bethlehem

Sanctus & Benedictus - Missa Sancti Nicolai, Haydn

Agnus Dei - Missa Sancti Nicolai, Haydn

Communion - Candlelight Carol, Rutter

Communion hymn - Silent night

Final hymn - Hark! the herald angels sing

Producer: Katharine Longworth

A Midnight Mass for Christmas Eve.