Sermons

Read sermons and messages delivered by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell.
  1. Shrines of Paulinus and Ithamar at the High Altar Rochester Cathedral

    Paulinus & Ithamar - Dedication of restored shrines, Rochester Cathedral 

    24/09/2023

    COMMENT - Rochester Cathedral commemorates two early medieval saints whose shrines were lost for nearly 500 years. St Paulinus and St Ithamar were Bishops of Rochester in the 7th century, nearly 1400 years ago.  The shrines were dedicated by the Bishop of Rochester at a special service held on the 24th September. The Archbishop of York preached during the service. It is especially fitting that they were involved in the service as they are the contemporary successors of Paulinus and Ithamar

    7 min read
  2. Feet with walking boots standing on a way marker for Camino path

    Things that I learned on a very long walk – Pilgrimage unpacked

    12/09/2023

    COMMENT - Archbishop Stephen gave a talk at Carlisle Cathedral this evening entitled: Things that I learned on a very long walk – Pilgrimage unpacked. His talk follows in full

    14 min read

  3. A moment of reflection for 13 August 2023 - Trinity 10

    09/08/2023

    A moment of reflection for 13 August 2023

    4 min read
  4. A picture of the bIshop of Sodor and Man

    Synod farewell to the Bishop of Sodor and Man

    11/07/2023

    COMMENT - The Archbishop delivered a speech in today's session of General Synod, saying farewell to the Bishop of Sodor and Man, Peter Eagles, who is due to retire from his role later this year. His speech follows here...

    4 min read
  5. Head and shoulders of a man outside a church holding a staff dressed in white and red clerical robes

    Synod farewell to the Bishop of Carlisle

    11/07/2023

    COMMENT - The Archbishop delivered a speech in today's session of General Synod, saying farewell to the Bishop of Carlisle, James Newcome, who is due to retire from his role next month. His speech follows here...

    4 min read
  6. Archbishop Stephen gives his presidential address to General Synod

    York General Synod 2023 - Presidential Address

    07/07/2023

    COMMENT - The Archbishop delivered the Presidential address to the meeting of the General Synod in York today. The address follows in full

    9 min read

  7. Address to York Diocesan Synod

    01/07/2023

    Archbishop Stephen addressed York Diocesan Synod today. The address follows in full 

    7 min read
  8. 200th written in gold letters on black background

    200th Anniversary of the Dedication of Holy Trinity Cathedral, Port of Spain

    04/06/2023

    Archbishop Stephen spoke at a service to mark the 200th anniversary of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Port of Spain. The sermon follows in full. Please check against delivery

    7 min read
  9. A painting of the Holy Spirit and the disciples at Pentecost

    BBC Radio 4 Pentecost Talk

    29/05/2023

    Archbishop Stephen gave a reflection about understanding spiritual gifts on BBC Radio 4 as part of the Daily Service for Pentecost.

    4 min read
  10. Two clergy men sitting side by side at a table with microphone between them

    The ecumenical impact on Evangelization

    24/05/2023

    COMMENT - Archbishop Stephen spoke at a short conference at the Anglican Centre in Rome considering the Ecumenical Impact on Evangelisation. His address follows in full

    8 min read