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