# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 08:15 pm
- **Event Description**: Join with family and friends for a festive evening of traditional English carols, anthems, and readings at Helsinki Cathedral.

The format of this service is based on an order drawn up by Edward Benson, later Archbishop of Canterbury but at that time Bishop of Truro, for use on Christmas Eve, 1880. Tradition says that he organized a 10 p.m. service in a wooden shed which then served as his cathedral in Truro and that the purpose of the service was to keep men out of the pubs!
The original liturgy has since been adapted and used by other churches all over the world. Numerous Christian denominations have adopted this service, or a variation of this service, as part of their Christmas celebrations. In Finland, this would be ‘Kauneimmat joululaulut’.

The best-known version, of course, is the annual broadcast from King’s College, Cambridge! The service follows that same order which can also be found in Common Worship: Times and Seasons of the Church of England. The tradition of this Festival in Helsinki by the Anglican Church in Finland dates back, at least, to the 1960s.

The service is led by The Rev’d Maria Obafemi-Onuigbo,  Chaplain of St Nicholas’ Anglican Church in Helsinki.
The Service is sung by St Nicholas Chamber Choir with the children’s choir of the International School of Music, conducted by Erik Johannes Riekko.

 
Helsinki Cathedral

14.12.2025

Doors 18.15, the event 19.00-20.15

Free entry
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/helsinki/festival-of-nine-lessons-and-carols/200029232850108
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, christmas, christmas-services
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 182

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Helsinki
- **state**: ES
- **country**: Finland
- **location**: Helsingin tuomiokirkko − Helsinki Cathedral
- **lat**: 60.170163298768
- **long**: 24.952249825001
- **full address**: Helsingin tuomiokirkko − Helsinki Cathedral, Unioninkatu 29,Helsinki, Finland

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols being held?
  - **A:** Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols takes place on Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 08:15 pm at Helsingin tuomiokirkko − Helsinki Cathedral, Unioninkatu 29,Helsinki, Finland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols?
  - **A:** Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is organized by St Nicholas' Anglican Church, Helsinki.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Helsinki, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 180+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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