See Lichfield Cathedral’s modern interpretation of the Holy Family

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 from 16 December until Candlemas (2 February).

It 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 Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus are depicted 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.

The angels use music, and modern-day communications tools like phones and email to tell the story of the birth.

In large words above the scene 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, the Rt Revd 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.”

To find out more about what’s happening during Advent & Christmas at Lichfield Cathedral visit the website.