Spiral of candles for early evening contemplation at York Minster

29 October to 1 November 2014, from 4pm

A serene spiral of remembrance will be created in York Minster’s Chapter House as part of its Saints and Heroes event to celebrate the season of All Saints and All Souls, running from 4pm each day as the light starts to dim.

Visitors to the cathedral, as well as those attending the daily Evensong services, will be invited to light a candle in honour of someone they would like to remember, with the candles making up a stunning spiral as more and more are added. 

“The atmosphere in York Minster changes as darkness falls, becoming quieter and more serene as the bustle of the day makes way for the calm of the evening, making it a perfect place for contemplation,” comments Canon Michael Smith.  “The candle spiral in the Chapter House creates a wonderful focal point for contemplation and meditation; a wonderful time when you can take a break to remember lost loved ones in a stunning space lit only by the flickering flames of the tea lights.”

The first candles in the spiral will be lit each day at 4.00pm, with the Chapter House remaining open for those already in the cathedral (including those attending Evensong) until approximately 7.00pm each evening.

The candle spiral is just part of the Saints and Heroes season in York Minster, with other daytime activities including live street art, as two top street artists, Inkie and C-Bloxx, take inspiration from the stained glass and the Minster’s patron saints to create two new works of spray-painted art.

Please note that the last visitors will be admitted to York Minster at 5.00pm (5.15pm for Evensong attendees) each day.  For more details, please visit www.yorkminster.org

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