Memorial Service for Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Archbishop Tutu Preaching at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine

At this service, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, joining with global activists, clergy, and revolutionary thinkers, will celebrate the life and legacy of The Most Reverend Archbishop Tutu.

The Most Reverend Michal Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, will deliver the sermon, and both the Bishop of New York, the Right Reverend Andrew ML Dietsche, and the Dean of the Cathedral, the Right Reverend Clifton Daniel, with speak.

Limited in-person attendance – service will be livestreamed.

Due to the ongoing pandemic and Cathedral construction work, in-person attendance for the memorial will be limited. The memorial will be livestreamed on the Cathedral’s website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel for all to participate in this tribute to Archbishop Tutu’s prophetic voice for justice.

The service will be streamed at this address on the Cathedral’s website:

stjohndivine.org/calendar/41792/a-memorial-service-for-archbishop-desmond-tutu