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Posted on December 23rd, 2011, written by Phil Williams | 0 Comments
A message from the Dean of Lincoln As I walk through our magnificent Cathedral I marvel at the sight of its architecture, feel uplifted by the beautiful music which fills its space, and I am grateful that this holy place is accessible to all who come here. On this most holy festival, I would like to take the opportunity to wish you, your family, friends and neighbours a very Happy Christmas and peaceful New Year.
Posted on December 22nd, 2011, written by Lynn Snelson | 0 Comments
Sermon preached in Lincoln Cathedral by the Dean, the Very Revd Philip Buckler, at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourth Sunday in Advent, 18th December, 2011 This last Sunday of Advent, as our time of waiting draws to its close, we catch sight of the purpose of this waiting. It is not just a time to build up anticipation and excitement at the coming of Christ at Christmas; it is not just a time of preparation to be ready to ...Read more →
Posted on December 20th, 2011, written by Phil Williams | 0 Comments
Lincoln Cathedral may not strike you as the home of exotic beasts, but hidden among the choir stalls, capitals and carvings is a silent menagerie of creatures. In celebration of Monkey Day on the 14th December, Lincoln Cathedral and the Young Journalists from Monks Abbey Primary School indulged in some monkey spotting. Monkeys were often used in medieval art as a symbol of man unburdened by constraint. This stemmed from their similarity in appearance and mannerisms to humans. That monkeys ...Read more →
Posted on December 20th, 2011, written by Sally Crawford | 0 Comments
High on top of the north-western turret of Lincoln Cathedral stands a stone figure of the Swineherd of Stow. The story of the Swineherd, and why he was granted such an honour, has been recounted for hundreds of years. The village of Stow where the Swineherd lived is a few miles north-west of Lincoln and in the 13th century was a manor belonging to the bishops of Lincoln; here St Hugh himself frequently retreated.
Posted on December 16th, 2011, written by Phil Williams | 1 Comment
Philip Buckler, Dean Gavin Kirk, Precentor Mark Hocknull, Chancellor After two weeks of John the Baptist, the gospel today returns to the more familiar story of the Annunciation. Our regular exposure to it in word, art and music can lead us perhaps to greater meditation upon its significance, or maybe desensitise us to its challenge. The Old Testament is peppered with angelic visitations, from Abraham to Daniel, but today’s is different. The patriarchs entertained angels unawares, Daniel was left feeling ...Read more →
Posted on December 16th, 2011, written by Sally Crawford | 0 Comments
Today the Lincoln imp sits cross-legged on a pillar in the Cathedral’s Angel Choir for all to see. Tales of how he came to be perched there have emerged over time. There are several versions of the story however all of them share the same basic plot: Satan sent the imp to Lincoln Cathedral to could cause trouble. The imp carried out his orders, and began destroying the Angel Choir. When an angel appeared to prevent him causing further mayhem, ...Read more →
Posted on December 6th, 2011, written by Lynn Snelson | 0 Comments
There will be restricted access to the Cathedral on Wednesday 7 December for the St Mary’s School Carol Concert. The Nave will be closed to visitors from 13.30. Access to the East End of the building will remain open to visitors.
Posted on December 5th, 2011, written by Phil Williams | 0 Comments
Evie and Emily, Year 5, Monks Abbey Primary School report: ‘People from across Lincoln gathered together to see the visit of their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to the Cathedral of Lincoln. Prince Charles and Camilla visited the Cathedral to see the restoration work that has been carried out there recently.
Posted on December 5th, 2011, written by Phil Williams | 0 Comments
“The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” So begins the Gospel according to St Mark. The gospel of Mark is like a film script that ends one story and sets up the sequel. Mark title’s his gospel the beginning. It is the story of the adult life of Jesus. This story is indeed good news, but only when this life story inspires others to follow where Jesus leads. The story comes alive when it ...Read more →
Posted on December 4th, 2011, written by Sally Crawford | 0 Comments
Lincoln Cathedral’s massive roof structure is built around a timber skeleton, which sustains the weight of the Cathedral’s impossibly heavy lead roof. As anyone who has been on a roof tour of the Cathedral will have seen, new timbers must be stored and dried for a number of years in the environment of the roof itself before they can be used. The acclimatisation process ensures that the natural warping of the beams is complete by the time they are put ...Read more →
