Sacred or Scandalous? Visual Art and the Church - Why it matters.

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Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm

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Bolton Priory, BD23 6AL | Skipton, EN

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The visual arts have been central to the mission of the Christian Church, yet their relationship with faith has often been contested. In this illustrated lecture, Catherine Ogle, recently retired Dean of Winchester, explores the enduring role of art in churches and reflects on contemporary controversies, including recent graffiti art in Canterbury Cathedral.
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