National Cathedral changes Christmas services schedule due to COVID

By Heather Hamilton

Published December 22, 2021 11:56pm ET

National Cathedral changes Christmas services schedule due to COVID — This photo taken July 29, 2013, shows The National Cathedral in Washington. Struggling to cover its costs, Washington National Cathedral has decided to begin charging an admission fee for tourists who visit the church beginning in 2014. Cathedral officials say they will charge a $10 fee for adults and $6 for children, seniors and military. Admission will be free on Sundays and for those who visit to worship or pray on weekdays. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) | Jacquelyn Martin

The National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., will remain open with modifications to its Christmas services schedule in light of the recent rise in COVID-19 cases.

According to a statement issued by the cathedral, two services, including the Family Christmas Service scheduled for Dec. 23 and the Christmas Day Eucharist, will be canceled.