Lenten veils, arrays and vestments

Lenten veils, arrays and vestments

During Lent, the Cathedral joins many churches from the Anglican Communion and beyond in observing the tradition of veiling its crucifixes and icons. A giant Lenten array covers the High Altar Reredos and the vivid silk altar frontals and vestments used throughout the year are swapped for course undyed fabrics.

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The Kent AIDs Quilt, 1991

The Kent AIDs Quilt, 1991

In 1991 over 120 people stitched squares as a celebration of the theme LIFE, some in memory of a particular individual, others were offered more generally on behalf of all those infected with, or affected by, the HIV/AIDS virus.

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