Sacred Places
The programme visits the village of Walsingham in Norfolk, one of the country's most holy places and, as Pam Rhodes finds out, a major pilgrimage destination.
The programme visits the village of Walsingham in Norfolk, one of the country's most holy places and, as Pam Rhodes finds out, a major pilgrimage destination famed for its shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Sean Fletcher joins pilgrims travelling to Mont St Michel in Normandy, and Katherine Jenkins spends the day with Brother David on holy Caldey Island.
Music:
He Who Would Valiant Be - Cheltenham
O God You Search Me And You Know Me - St Alban's Church, Bristol
I, The Lord Of Sea And Sky - St Patrick's Church, Dungannon
Kumbaya - Tenby Harbour
Praise The Lord - The Big Sing Gospel Voices
It Is Well With My Soul - The Band Stand, Eastbourne
Lord, Reign In Me - Reddish Church.
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The legend of Walsingham
Duration: 03:13
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The symbolism of the Holy House at Walsingham
Duration: 02:46
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Hymn: He Who Would Valiant Be
Duration: 02:19
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Trailer: Sacred Places
Duration: 01:00
Stories
Father Armitage explains the legend of Walsingham and why pilgrimage remains an important part of everyday life.
Mont St Michel
Sean Fletcher meets Fran莽ois Lamotte D鈥橝rgy as he takes a group of modern pilgrims across the bay to Mont St. Michel following in the footsteps of the devout for so many centuries. 聽On reaching the abbey he meets the Tour Guide Val茅rie Coupel and takes a historic trip through the streets to the famous abbey itself.
History of Caldey Island and Monastery
Brother David shows Katherine the site of the sixth century Celtic Monastery and the Caldey stone. Brother David explains the Celtic origins and the meaning of the Ogham script. They sit in the beautiful gardens behind the monastery to discuss modern monastic life.
Walsingham Anglican Shrine
Pam meets Father Andreas at the rebuilt Holy House at the Anglican Shrine in Walsingham. He explains why the shrine was built in the 1930s and explains the meaning behind the Sprinkling at the Well ceremony.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Pam Rhodes |
| Presenter | Sean Fletcher |
| Presenter | Katherine Jenkins |
| Executive Producer | Cat Lewis |
| Executive Producer | Emyr Afan |
| Producer | Matthew Napier |
| Production Company | Avanti Media |
Broadcast
- Sun 15 Jul 2018 12:10