A Liturgy of Palms and Passion

This is, according to Wikipedia, one of the Christian poems in the corpus of Old English literature and an example of the genre of dream poetry. Like most Old English poetry, it is written in alliterative verse. The word Rood is derived from the Old English word rōd 'pole', or more specifically 'crucifix'.

This is, according to Wikipedia "one of the Christian poems in the corpus of Old English literature and an example of the genre of dream poetry. Like most Old English poetry, it is written in alliterative verse. The word Rood is derived from the Old English word rōd 'pole', or more specifically 'crucifix'. "

Come and join us.

Liturgy of the rood, designed as a Good Friday meditation held outside around the Bewcastle Cross, includes a reading of the 7th Century poem The Dream of the Roo, which may have been written specifically for the Ruthwell and Bewcastle Crosses. It lasts around 40 minutes, and for those who wish it, the opportunity to venerate the Cross in whatever way they wish. Please bring your own chair if you wish to sit.

A short service round the ancient Bewcastle Cross to celebrate the Resurrection.

Everyone is welcome. Dress up warm!