Modern-day interpretation of the Holy Family to appear at Lichfield Cathedral
A new and modern interpretation of the Holy Family will be on show at Lichfield Cathedral throughout the festive period.
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As part of the Advent and Christmas services and events, a specially-designed modern interpretation of the Holy Family will be on display in the Lady Chapel of Lichfield Cathedral.
Appearing at the Cathedral from December 16 until Candlemas on February 2, the modern-day interpretation features members of the Cathedral staff team dressed in Lichfield Cathedral’s interpretation of what the Holy Family might look like today, and will stand near to the traditional crib scene.
Gathered on a building site, outside a hospital building we see Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus in arms, standing in front of a small fire pit.
Visitors to the scene include construction workers as the modern-day equivalent to the shepherds, and the magi are business people and academics.
In large words above the scene, almost written in the sky next to the lamppost/star, is: “And the Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighbourhood,” from John 1: 14 in the Message translation of the Bible.
The, Dean of Lichfield, Rt Rev. Jan McFarlane said: “We want to help visitors to Lichfield Cathedral this Christmas to find their place in the Christmas story and to understand that the birth of Jesus is as relevant for us today as it was to those who were the first witnesses to his birth, over 2000 years ago.”
The Holy Family will be on display from December 16 until Candlemas on February 2, which marks the end of the Christmas period.
