St Mary Steps, Exeter

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St Mary Steps, Exeter St Mary Steps is one of the ancient parish churches of Exeter. Standing near the former west gate of the city, there has been a church here since around 1150.

It is still home to a living worshipping community today who will give you a warm welcome.

Glorious to witness Fr Richard Keeble SSC being installed as the Rector of St Margaret of Antioch, Iver Heath. Axios! On...
19/10/2026

Glorious to witness Fr Richard Keeble SSC being installed as the Rector of St Margaret of Antioch, Iver Heath.

Axios! Onwards the Church marches!

Our Bishop, +Paul Thomas, will be visiting the Parish for the first time next Sunday, where he will celebrate the 9.15am...
18/10/2026

Our Bishop, +Paul Thomas, will be visiting the Parish for the first time next Sunday, where he will celebrate the 9.15am Mass.

Please make every effort to be there!

He is below pictured with Fr Ben, Fr Alex, and Fr Andrew, and a variety of other Clergy (credit to Samuel Bennington).

The Church is a “divine society of apostolic origin” (Mary Bell), and the expression of that at St Mary Steps has always...
16/10/2026

The Church is a “divine society of apostolic origin” (Mary Bell), and the expression of that at St Mary Steps has always revolved around the Mass, Sick Visiting, Confessions, Baptisms, Weddings, and Funerals; all of which are founded on a bedrock of prayer.

Long may it continue in this place!

(Pictured is an image of the noticeboard from the 1930s)

16/10/2026

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water flowing from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O Good Jesus, hear me.
Within thy wounds hide me.
Permit me not never to be separated from thee.
From the wicked foe, defend me.
At the hour of my death, call me
and bid me come to thee
That I may praise thee with thy Saints
Forever and ever. Amen.

Dr Bijan Omrani gave us a wonderful talk on the foundational nature of Christianity to England as we know it; from the l...
15/10/2026

Dr Bijan Omrani gave us a wonderful talk on the foundational nature of Christianity to England as we know it; from the law, to the nation, to our Parliament, and even the idea of Kingship.

Thank you for being with us Bijan, and Godbless your efforts to join the General Synod (the results of which come out tomorrow).

Next week our speaker is Douglas Young, who is giving a talk entitled “On Beauty”. Please do come along!

We pray today especially for Pope Leo on the news that he has lung cancer, which was discovered during an operation to r...
13/10/2026

We pray today especially for Pope Leo on the news that he has lung cancer, which was discovered during an operation to remove a nodule from his lung.

“O LORD, look down from heaven, behold, visit, and relieve this thy servant. Look upon him with the eyes of thy mercy, give him comfort and sure confidence in thee, defend him from the danger of the enemy, and keep him in perpetual peace and safety; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”

We are very privileged to be joined on Thursday by Dr Bijan Omrani, who will be giving a talk on “Christianity and the C...
12/10/2026

We are very privileged to be joined on Thursday by Dr Bijan Omrani, who will be giving a talk on “Christianity and the Creation of England”.

These talks are particularly aimed at those under 30.

There will be a Mass at 6.15pm, with the talk beginning at 7pm. It will be followed by pizza and a time to socialise.

11/10/2026

With +Paul’s visit coming up on the 25th of October at 9.15am, Fr Alex gives an overview of what a Bishop is, and how they are absolutely integral to the Faith of the Church.

11/10/2026

Fr Alex gives an update on the work of restoring our Rood Screen, and asks for any assistance you can give to the work, which will help beautify and preserve this wonderful religious inheritance for generations to come.

To give, please click here:
https://givealittle.co/c/e6b9cfc5-758d-4f8c-81fd-dae50e607fa6

Address

St Mary Steps Church, West Street
Exeter
EX11BB

Opening Hours

Thursday 5:45pm - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 11am

Telephone

+441392677150

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