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This meaningful service will honor the legacy of the Reverend Absalom Jones, the first Black priest ordained in the Episcopal Church, whose groundbreaking ministry paved the way for a more diverse and inclusive priesthood.
This Service will be streamed live on the Cathedral Website (stjohndivine.org), on the Cathedral YouTube Channel and on the Cathedral Facebook page, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Eucharist at 10:30 AM
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
Celebrant
The Rt. Rev. Matthew F. Heyd
XVII Bishop of New York
Preacher
The Rt. Rev. Caryle J. Hughes
XII Bishop of Newark
You can click below to donate to the Absalom Jones Fund for Episcopal HBCUs.
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