
Today I am blogging about Jesus and sharing these pictures of London's Southwark Cathedral. You might wonder why a pagan is writing about a Christian God, but I respect all deities of the world. The message Jesus brought is as valid today as ever: that love is better than hate; that we should try to forgive; and to consider our own faults before throwing (hopefully metaphorical) stones at others.
And Southwark Cathedral is a holy place that has welcomed pagans within its doors. Back in 2010 I saw The Southwark Mysteries performed there. This modern version of medieval mystery plays retells sacred stories in a way that is relevant for our time.
Archaeologists have also found the remains of pagan temples in the vicinity of Southwark Cathedral. The cathedral website has an online exhibition where you can see some of the artifacts, including statues of a hunter god and a household 'Genius'. Here's the link: https://cathedral.southwark.anglican.org/visiting/exhibitions/romano-southwark-online-exhibition/
So, this Easter, I am writing about Jesus as a London God, that many of London's sacred sites are both Christian and Pagan, and about the shared message of helping those in need.
You can view The Southwark Mysteries on Amazon.
Previous related posts
http://crossbones.org.uk/
https://cathedral.southwark.anglican.org/visiting/exhibitions/romano-southwark-online-exhibition/
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2015/03/fortean-london-sacred-and-profane.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2019/03/london-goddesses-isis-her-temple-by.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2019/01/looking-back-at-gods-and-goddesses-of.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2015/09/green-london-southwark-cathedral-herb.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2017/06/pagan-eye-hearts-for-peace-at-southwark.html
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