Come and Experience the Cathedral Labyrinth

There’s an amazing new feature to experience at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul’s.  

The Cathedral has introduced a labyrinth at the entrance of the Nave, with the intention of encouraging meditative prayer for all who enter.  

Prayer doesn't always come naturally to everyone, so having a tangible way to physically engage in the process of listening and responding to God by walking the labyrinth, is a welcome experience for many.   

The process of intentional journeying is rooted in our Christian tradition, with the first historical record we have of the use of a labyrinth in a church dating back to A.D. 324.  

They have also been a recurring feature of cathedrals since the Middle Ages. 

This spiritual practice allows us to find solace from the burdens we carry and progress towards a deeper connection with Christ. 

The labyrinth has already generated significant interest among both visitors and the congregation.  

The youngest members of the parish burst with excitement when they see it and race to navigate the twists and turns at speed, while some visitors approach the labyrinth in the spirit of deeper contemplation, praying their journey for 20 minutes or longer. 

The labyrinth was meticulously chalked by our Artist in Residence Matthew Lawrence and Priest Associate Tim Handley.  

The Cathedral doors are open daily from 7:45am-6pm, with the reduced hours of 11am-3pm on Saturdays. All are welcome to come and walk the labyrinth which will remain in place until the Diocesan Synod in mid-October.