WELCOME to Beverley Minster

We aim to be:

A people of worship — Rejoicing in God

A light to the world — Reflecting Christ

A community of love — Revealing the Spirit

 

• Beverley Minster is the Parish Church of St. John and St. Martin
• John, bishop of York, founded a monastery in the 6th century on the site where Beverley Minster stands.
• John died in 721 and his body was buried in a chapel of the Saxon church.
• He was canonised in 1037.
• The present church was built around his tomb.
• Building work began in 1190 and was completed in 1420.
• Throughout the Middle Ages miracles which took place at his tomb attracted pilgrims from far and wide.
• Today the church is still a place of pilgrimage for visitors. It also continues to be a place of prayer and worship at the heart of the community.
• Beverley Minster is linked with four associated churches.
• Beverley uniquely boasts another parish church whose building is of national importance. Visit the St Mary’s, Beverley website here.