Exhibition about the C of E comes to Canterbury

An exhibition, "Anglicanism and the Western Christian Tradition: Continuity and Change" will be held between 10th-29th September 2002 in the Chapter House of Canterbury Cathedral. This interesting exhibition, mounted by the staff of Norwich Cathedral, was originally displayed at the Vatican Museum in Rome during the Summer of 2002, and was the first exhibition in the Vatican about a non Roman Catholic denomination. It traces the story of Christianity in England from the earliest times and the beginnings of the Church of England and its work up to the present day. The 21 panels are an excellent review and many are of particular relevance to Canterbury. The arrival of St Augustine in the 6th Century, the establishment of a Benedictine community, together with the witness of many Archbishops of Canterbury is well illustrated.

With its strong commitment to the Benedictine ideals of worship, prayer and hospitality, Canterbury Cathedral will be hosting the exhibition timed to mark the thanksgiving for the Ministry of Dr. George Carey in his service to the worldwide Anglican Communion and to Christian Unity. The Dean of Canterbury, the Very Revd Robert Willis, said today "This exhibition shows the strong links that exist between Canterbury and Rome, links which have been strengthen by recent Archbishops of Canterbury, especially George Carey. We look forward to even closer co-operation in the future."