"We bring a shepherd’s crook to offer the labour of all who have the care of animals upon our farms." These words were spoken as the shepherd's crook was presented to the Honorary Chaplain of Yorkshire Agricultural Society at the Harvest Thanksgiving this morning. You can watch back on YouTube.

Alleluia! What a wonderful morning as 77 people were admitted, authorised or licensed to new lay ministry's across @dioceseofyork.bsky.social (plus 3 Reader's transferring) @yorkminster.bsky.social God calls. The Church prays. People say yes. The faithfulness and provision of God writ large.

"September days have the warmth of summer in their briefer hours, but in their lengthening evenings a prophetic breath of autumn." - Rowland E. Robinson We found the above quote on a list of 'September quotes'; it seemed the best fit for this gorgeous image from Jez of York.

Some good news for @yorkminster.bsky.social They have been awarded renewed Accredited Museum status for its Undercroft Museum, Treasury and Crypts. Read all about the Undercroft and it's amazing collection of over 300,000 historically significant objects here ⤵️

"Looking through a window" takes on a whole new meaning when you work for York Glaziers Trust. A panel of the Rose Window was removed by YGT to allow them to examine how the restoration following the fire of 1984 is holding up to the tests of time.

A few images from today's Ordination and Consecration of the Bishop of Doncaster. 📸 Duncan Lomax

This morning we will host the Ordination and Consecration of The Reverend Leah Vasey-Saunders, who is to be Bishop of Doncaster. We hope you will join us in holding Leah in your prayers. 🎥 This service will be streamed via the Minster's YouTube Channel. 📸 by Jez of York

Dean Dominic and Canon Maggie are visiting our Link Dioceses in South Africa. Dean Terry of Saint George's Cathedral, Cape Town invited Dominic to share the pulpit last Sunday. You can read the transcript of the sermon on our website: yorkminster.org/worship/serm...

Are you feeling more William the Conqueror or William Rufus this Monday morning? Either way, this photo perfectly encapsulates why we strongly suspect that two different carvers made the figures of the Kings Screen.

Salvator mundi, salva nos, qui per crucem et sanguinem redemisti nos: auxiliare nobis, te deprecamur, Deus noster. O Saviour of the world, save us, who by the Cross and the Blood have redeemed us: help us, we beseech you, our God.

September. Late summer or autumn? This image from Jez of York compresses centuries of rooftops into a beautiful golden vista so redolent of historic York. We love the way in which the lancet windows of the North Transept, the iconic Five Sisters, stand out so beautifully. 🍁

Sick of experts? Our visitors disagree! Claudia left us this lovely 5-star review on TripAdvisor: "Fabulous Historical Tour. Had a tour through the Minster with guide Steve. Was an hour long tour included with admission. Very interesting anecdotes about most parts of the church."

Let the morning light filtering through the Quire as centuries of kings continue their patient vigil brighten up your Monday. Or in other words, happy Monday, have a great week. ☀️

A warm welcome back to the Choir of York Minster who sang for their first Sunday service of the term today. A special welcome to new members of the choir, some of whom will be 'read in' this evening during Choral Evensong. Do join us online or via our YouTube channel at 4pm.

We talk about our stonemasons a lot; we are proud of the exemplary work they do to conserve our wonderful building. We are also proud to be part of the Cathedrals' Workshop Fellowship, a partnership of 14 Anglican cathedrals that offer apprenticeships to the next generation.

A world-beating, award-winning group of smiley people await you at York Minster! In this 1,400-year-old bastion of artistry, craft, worship and community, this is the team who ensure every visitor gets the most from a visit that might have been on the bucket list for decades.

We are so thrilled to receive a Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Award! Awarded to the top 1% of listings on TripAdvisor, this award is based on your feedback so a huge thank you to everyone who has left reviews of your York Minster experience. ❤️

Your chance to visit York's award-winning new building: the Heritage Quad. Home to our masons, craftspeople and the team who care for our 7 hectare estate, this new building represents a fresh chapter for York Minster and for the heritage conservation sector more widely.

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the creation of the first war memorial to the women who died in World War One. The Five Sisters Window was rededicated during a special service 100 years ago that was the focus of international attention.

We're looking forward to singing Evensong in @yorkminster.bsky.social this Monday 23rd June 5.30pm. Music to include Sarah Macdonald's Preces and Responses, Psalm 115, Coleridge-Taylor's Magnificat and Nunc, and Parry's Never Weather-Beaten Sail. Come and join us, all are welcome!

I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.  - John, 13:34 Blessings and joy to all who are celebrating York Pride today 🏳️‍🌈❤️

Hello June! Not long to go to @yorkminster.bsky.social's pre-Pride reception and compline at 7 and 8pm on 4th June, ahead of York Pride on Saturday 7th. #York #YorkUK #photo #photography

We often talk about "leaving your mark" on this holy place. None have taken this quite so literally as generations of choristers, who have left their names and initials carved into the tops of the stalls in the Quire. Some of these inscriptions appear to be over 100 years old.

We've rebranded. You may now call us Eboracum Monasterium. The Romans have taken over St Stephen's Chapel. Meet them to learn about York's Roman past, make your own hand-stamped IX Legion dog tag, and see objects from Roman life. yorkminster.org/whats-on/eve...

Well. @yorkminster.bsky.social was even more glorious than I remembered. All the conservation since I was last here have left this jewel positively glittering. Among the very greatest of the great - refreshed belief in humanity knowing people dreamed, built & keep this sublime space. /1

Wonderful to see our choir enjoying their tour to Normandy! They've been singing concerts in some beautiful settings, including Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Bayeux. We aren't at all jealous, but we would like to ensure the comms team get a seat next tour, please? 🙏🇫🇷🧀

Look mum, its a dragon/angel/mouse/grotesque/lion/face-puller! There's centuries to explore at York Minster with hand-carved details hidden in every nook. As half-term approaches, treat your family to an experience for the ages at York Minster. yorkminster.org/visit/plan-y...

Tell a story 1,400 years old through contemporary art in the new York Minster Talent Awards. We've teamed up with York-based Aesthetica to search for up-and-coming artists in this awe-inspiring place - please do share with your networks. aestheticamagazine.com/york-minster...

Heading back to work from a Bank Holiday like you are Freya the Apprentice Stonemason and you need to finish a pinnacle. 💫

2027 = 1400 years since York Minster was first built for the baptism of King Edwin. We are on the search for two emerging artists for new Talent Awards with a chance to exhibit in this stunning building alongside an established name. Find out more: yorkminster.org/latest/york-...

Tonight, the Minster's iconic Chapter House will host a one-off concert from the Minster's professional singers. I Sing of a Maiden Tickets are limited to ensure this experience remains one that lasts long in the memory. yorkminster.org/whats-on/eve...

A statement on the death of His Holiness, Pope Francis.

After this evening's Liturgy of Maundy Thursday, the congregation keeps watch over the Altar of Repose.

We are joined by Revd Canon Professor James Walters this Holy Week. Here he is to explain exactly what you can expect from his sermon series.

Holy Week approaches. It's a difficult journey as we tread with Jesus from his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to his crucifixion on 'Good' Friday. We relive those events through music, through liturgy, through the Gospel and, this year, with Dr Jim Walters of LSE.

What joy and honour to lead today’s Choral Celebration for Mothering Sunday by three of the primary schools involved in the @yorkminster.bsky.social School Singing Programme. Fabulous creativity and what a great wonderful sound, no doubt bringing much heavenly delight.

Ash Wednesday draws to a conclusion with a Solemn Eucharist, presided over by the Rt Revd Dr Flora Winfield. The building was illuminated by the setting sun as the walls reflected the last rays of light & stunning sound of Allegri's 'Miserere mei, Deus', performed by the Choir of York Minster.

This is the smile of someone who has just stood in front of a busy Minster to offer daily prayer. ❤️ If you've visited the Minster, then there's a fair chance you have been invited to stop what you are doing, find somewhere comfortable, and take a moment to join us in prayer for the world.

Impressive light show at York Minster… @yorkminster.bsky.social

Where else can you get this close to some of the country's most exquisite medieval stained glass? https://yorkminster.org/visit/plan-your-visit/

🙏 What do Vikings & monks have in common? 🪓 Well for the next few days they'll both be found in the Minster bringing the period to life! Be inspired to make your own history with a feather quill & ink pot, or have a go at making jewellery, inspired by our Viking past.

The Dean of York's address from the funeral of PC Rosie Prior, held here earlier today, can be found here: yorkminster.org/worship/sermon/address-funeral-of-pc-rosie-prior/

It takes a team to make a Minster, from the craftspeople who keep this building standing to the many diverse groups who fill it with laughter, joy, music, and fellowship through the year. The Minster Community is at the heart of this, made up of people for whom this place has a special place.

⚒️ BBC Repair Shop on the Road ⚒️ Repair Shop on the Road, featuring our wonderful stonemasons at work on the repairs to the south quire aisle, will be broadcast this Friday at 4.30pm on BBC One. Dom and Will met Freya, one of our apprentice masons, as she worked on a pinnacle.

Prof Sarah Brown, Director of York Glaziers Trust, and Alex McCallion, Director of Works and Precinct, discuss the work we are carrying out in the South Transept. Thanks to the support of our visitors, we are able to take care of windows last conserved in the wake of the fire of 1984.

Gorgeous early morning light on @yorkminster.bsky.social

Feathers were flying @yorkminster.bsky.social today.

💫 We are looking for an Electrical Engineer - please share! 💫 Join the team responsible for handing this incredible 1,398-year-old place on to the next generation, ready for the challenges of the 21st century. Find out more: https://buff.ly/40vt7iY

☀️ New energy-efficient lighting for the Minster ☀️ These views of the Minster's west and east fronts are two of the most iconic in York. Thanks to our new energy-efficient lighting scheme, the building will shine over the city from sunset into the small hours of the morning.

Here's an eagle-eye view of our new solar panels, switched on earlier this month, have reduced our energy consumption by nearly a third. We couldn't do this work without a great team, and without the help of our supporters and visitors. Thank you!