Opening of Term Services 2026

The dates below are prospective and is subject to change.

Red Mass, Sydney

DateMonday, 02 February 2026
Time9:00 am (robing at 8:30am)
VenueSt Mary’s Cathedral, College Street, Sydney
Celebrantto be confirmed 
RobingJudges and counsel may robe in the Crypt beneath the Cathedral from 8:30 am.  
Morning TeaMorning Tea will be served in Cathedral House after the Red Mass
OtherThe Red Mass has been celebrated annually in Sydney since 1931.  The first recorded Red Mass was celebrated at Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, in 1245.  The Red Mass takes its name partly from the scarlet robes worn by the royal judges attending the Mass in 14th century England. In London the tradition began around 1310, during the reign of Edward II.

Anglican Service

DateMonday, 02 February 2026
Time10:30 am
VenueSt James’ Anglican Church, King Street, Sydney
Officiantsto be confirmed 
Morning TeaRefreshments will be served in the Crypt after the Service. 

Red Mass, Parramatta

DateTuesday, 03 February 2026
Time7:00 pm (robing at 6:30pm)
VenueSt Patrick’s Cathedral, 1 Marist Place, Parramatta
Celebrantto be confirmed 
SupperRefreshments will be served following the mass
RSVPto be confirmed 

Islamic Service

DateThursday, 05 February 2026
Time6:00pm
VenueLakemba Mosque
65-67 Wangee Road, Lakemba NSW 2195 
Celebrantto be confirmed 
RobingGuests are kindly requested to arrive by 6:00pm so that the service can commence on time inside the Mosque. 

The Armenian Community Law Service

DateMonday, 09 February 2026
Time7:00pm (robing at 6:30pm)
VenueArmenian Apostolic Church of Holy Resurrection, 10 Macquarie Street, Chatswood
Celebrantto be confirmed 
RobingThe Edgarian Hall at the back of the Church may be used for robing from 6.30pm

Pan Orthodox Divine Liturgy

DateTuesday, 10 February 2026
Time              6:30 pm (robing at 6:00pm)
VenueGreek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady, 242 Cleveland Street, Redfern  
Celebrantto be confirmed 

Coptic Orthodox Divine Liturgy

DateTuesday, 10 February 2026
Time              6:00pm
VenueSt Mary & St Mina Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, 339 Forest Rd, Bexley
Celebrantto be confirmed 

The Jewish Community Law Service

DateWednesday, 11 February 2026
Time5:30 pm (robing at 5:00pm)
VenueThe Great Synagogue, 187A Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Celebrantto be confirmed 
RobingJudges and counsel may robe from 5:00 pm prior to the procession at 5:30 pm.  If you are joining the procession, please enter via Castlereagh Street.  For all other guests, entry will be via 187A Elizabeth Street, Sydney.