Divided Church of England to debate blessings for same-sex unions
London, UKReuters The Church of England’s governing body will deliberate on how priests could carry out blessings for same-sex couples when it gathers in the cathedral city of York for a five-day meeting on Friday. The assembly of bishops, clergy and laity – called the General Synod – is also due to discuss on Saturday […]
UK cathedrals seek to expand choral tradition’s appeal
Norwich, UK UK cathedrals are seeking to make the British choral tradition more widely available by extending opportunities for children in state schools to engage with music through the National Schools Singing Programme. “First-class choral tuition has often been only the privilege of pupils at private choir schools, not children in state schools,” explained Callum […]
In the UK, York Minister offers rare opportunity to see medieval window depicting St Cuthbert up close
Norfolk, UK Visitors to York Minister now have a unique opportunity to see intricate details of the St Cuthbert Window, one of the rarest medieval narrative windows in existence. The window, which is currently undergoing restoration, was created around 1440 and is prominently located at the east end of York Minister beside the high altar. St […]
ESSAY: MEDIEVAL TIPS TO REVIVE ENGLAND’S STRUGGLING CATHEDRALS
In an article first published on The Conversation, ELIZABETH WIEDENHEFT, of the University of Nottingham, looks at how the upkeep of English cathedrals could benefit from medieval approaches…