Bex Lewis of CODEC – explores the DVD and final resting place of Cuthbert at Durham Cathedral
Dr Bex Lewis, Research Fellow in Social Media and Online Learning at CODEC said:”
The next stage of the project is to explore the opening of a pilgrimage trail from Lindisfarne to Durham and a number of CODEC researchers will be trying out the route over the late summer and autumn.”
The route does not follow the circuitous route which Saint Cuthbert’s body took but instead hugs the coast down to Sunderland then travels up the Wear Valley to Durham; the present Durham Cathedral replaced the 10th Century church built as part of a monastic foundation to house the shrine of Saint Cuthbert. The journey through the Diocese of Durham provides an opportunity for modern day reflection on the church in action today – ‘presenting good news for every age’ from the Revd David Tully, Rector of St Mary & St Cuthbert in Chester-le-Street and the Very Revd Michael Sadgrove, Dean of Durham. The Revd Pete Phillips, who produced the video, said: “I am not sure what I expected but what we found was eye-opening and exciting, a series of churches all over the North East living out an ancient gospel message in new ways, totally engaged with the communities in which they are. We hope the DVD expresses some of our excitement about Good News for Every Age.” The Revd Susie Thorp, the recently appointed Chaplain to St John’s College Durham and priest in charge of St Wilfred’s Church in Doxford, Sunderland said: “The North East has a rich Christian heritage that continues to shape contemporary society in the region. Using the story of the flight of the monks from Lindisfarne with their treasures, the body of St Cuthbert and of course the Lindisfarne Gospels, this DVD explores some of the contemporary treasures of Christianity in the region today, and shows how the timeless message of the Christian faith is shared and passed on today.” Additional Information: The DVD is now available from CODEC for £3 plus postage and packing of £1.25. Cheques should be made payable to “St John’s College” and orders sent to CODEC, Etchells House, 16 South Bailey, Durham, DH1 3EE. Bulk orders should be made direct to CODEC. The DVD is also available from the Cathedral Shop at Durham Cathedral and also available via the North East Religious Resources Centres in Carter House, Pelaw Leazes Lane Durham / Church House, St John’s Terrace, Percy Main, North Shields, Newcastle. The Lindisfarne Gospels will be on show in Durham University’s Palace Green Library until 30 September. On display too will be fabulous artefacts wrought from precious metals and minerals including gold, amber and silver and stone sculpture alongside medieval manuscripts including the St Cuthbert Gospel and the Durham Gospels. For tickets and further information see: www.lindisfarnegospels.com Media Images Images can be downloaded from: [wpdm_package id=2094]