Light of Hope to continue at Salisbury Cathedral during lockdown
It was only supposed to be running for three nights.
Last updated 5th Nov 2020
Beams of light will continue to illuminate the famous spire of Salisbury Cathedral and the skies above after officials decided to continue the Light of Hope installation.
It's hoped it will stand as "message of encouragement' over the next four weeks as England deals with its second lockdown.
The Revd Anna Macham, Salisbury Cathedral’s Canon Precentor said:
“It is important that, at a time when we cannot worship as normal, we remind people that we are there for them and the God’s Love extends beyond this building to all. Our community is astonishingly resilient, and we hope that in faith and prayer we can support them.”
The illuminations started on Saturday (31st Oct) for All Saints Eve and were supposed to run for three nights until All Souls' Day on Monday (2nd Nov).
It was devised by artist Peter Walker, who had organised the projections to light up seven cathedrals across the country.
The idea is for buildings to stand as 'beacons of hope in difficult times'.