The dates below are prospective and is subject to change.
Red Mass, Sydney
Date | Monday, 02 February 2026 |
Time | 9:00 am (robing at 8:30am) |
Venue | St Mary’s Cathedral, College Street, Sydney |
Celebrant | to be confirmed |
Robing | Judges and counsel may robe in the Crypt beneath the Cathedral from 8:30 am. |
Morning Tea | Morning Tea will be served in Cathedral House after the Red Mass |
Other | The 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
Date | Monday, 02 February 2026 |
Time | 10:30 am |
Venue | St James’ Anglican Church, King Street, Sydney |
Officiants | to be confirmed |
Morning Tea | Refreshments will be served in the Crypt after the Service. |
Red Mass, Parramatta
Date | Tuesday, 03 February 2026 |
Time | 7:00 pm (robing at 6:30pm) |
Venue | St Patrick’s Cathedral, 1 Marist Place, Parramatta |
Celebrant | to be confirmed |
Supper | Refreshments will be served following the mass |
RSVP | to be confirmed |
Islamic Service
Date | Thursday, 05 February 2026 |
Time | 6:00pm |
Venue | Lakemba Mosque 65-67 Wangee Road, Lakemba NSW 2195 |
Celebrant | to be confirmed |
Robing | Guests are kindly requested to arrive by 6:00pm so that the service can commence on time inside the Mosque. |
The Armenian Community Law Service
Date | Monday, 09 February 2026 |
Time | 7:00pm (robing at 6:30pm) |
Venue | Armenian Apostolic Church of Holy Resurrection, 10 Macquarie Street, Chatswood |
Celebrant | to be confirmed |
Robing | The Edgarian Hall at the back of the Church may be used for robing from 6.30pm |
Pan Orthodox Divine Liturgy
Date | Tuesday, 10 February 2026 |
Time | 6:30 pm (robing at 6:00pm) |
Venue | Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady, 242 Cleveland Street, Redfern |
Celebrant | to be confirmed |
Coptic Orthodox Divine Liturgy
Date | Tuesday, 10 February 2026 |
Time | 6:00pm |
Venue | St Mary & St Mina Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, 339 Forest Rd, Bexley |
Celebrant | to be confirmed |
The Jewish Community Law Service
Date | Wednesday, 11 February 2026 |
Time | 5:30 pm (robing at 5:00pm) |
Venue | The Great Synagogue, 187A Elizabeth Street, Sydney |
Celebrant | to be confirmed |
Robing | Judges 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. |