The Dean of Durham, The Very Revd Dr Philip Plyming, on Luxmuralis as it transports visitors to Durham Cathedral to outer Space
The Dean of Durham, The Very Revd Dr Philip Plyming, on Luxmuralis as it transports visitors to Durham Cathedral to outer Space
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00:00Hi there, I'm Philip Fleming. I'm Dean of Durham, which means I oversee the life and mission of Durham Cathedral.
00:05And we're here for the opening of Lux Moralis tonight. What can people expect from this year's theme?
00:10Well, the theme for this year's Lux Moralis is space.
00:13And what you can expect when you come into Durham Cathedral is to see it like you've never seen it before.
00:17You can see the stars of the galaxies projected, but also amazing stories about what has happened in terms of humankind's exploration of space.
00:26And get a real sense that you're outside, but also in this incredible place of wonder and beauty.
00:31And for those who haven't seen Lux Moralis in previous years, it really transforms the cathedral, doesn't it?
00:36It's an amazing experience, really. It's a way like you've never seen a cathedral before.
00:41All the pews are gone. You can walk around at your own pace and explore different corners.
00:46But it's an amazing experience this year because for centuries, people looked up at the stars and thought, who made all this?
00:52Well, Durham Cathedral and Lux Moralis brings that together.
00:55And this is the latest in a series of artworks that you've had here, and it's really bringing more visitors through the doors, isn't it?
01:02Yeah, that's right. At Durham Cathedral, we want to welcome everybody in and give them an opportunity to experience and encounter God in new ways.
01:10And have a fantastic time as families.
01:12And so we're just hoping that all the thousands of people who come over the next few days are just going to have a brilliant time.
01:18And also be invited to wonder, to reflect and to explore in new ways.