View Christ in Majesty
The 13th century sculpture of Christ in Majesty is not normally accessible to the public, but this May Half Term we are pleased to be opening it to public visitors to the Cathedral.
Open from 10am to 4pm each day from Saturday 24 May - Friday 30 May 2025.
This 13th Century carving would have once overlooked the monks as they ate in College Hall. It would have depicted a large figure of Christ robed and seated in Majesty on his throne as ruler of the world with one hand raised in blessing and the other hand holding a book. The figure of Christ was surrounded by images of the four Gospel writers. It was significantly damaged during the English Reformation in the 16th Century.
In 2021 a project to conserve the sculpture was undertaken. This included careful cleaning of the sculpture, measures to stabilise the stone and enhance the remaining polychrome.
College Hall where it is situated is used by King's School and so it is not normally open to the public, so take this limited time opportunity to see this historic and significant sculpture.
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24 May - 30 May 2025
View Christ in Majesty
The 13th century sculpture of Christ in Majesty is not normally accessible to the public, but this May Half Term we are pleased to be opening it to public visitors to the Cathedral. Open from 10am to 4pm each day from Saturday 24 May - Friday 30 May 2025. This 13th Century carving would have once overlooked the monks as they ate in College Hall. It would have depicted a large figure of Christ robed and seated in Majesty on his throne as ruler of the world with one hand raised in blessing and the other hand holding a book. The figure of Christ was surrounded by images of the four Gospel writers. It was significantly damaged during the English Reformation in the 16th Century. In 2021 a project to conserve the sculpture was undertaken. This included careful cleaning of the sculpture, measures to stabilise the stone and enhance the remaining polychrome. College Hall where it is situated is used by King's School and so it is not normally open to the public, so take this limited time opportunity to see this historic and significant sculpture.Other events you may like
