In these days of the health and safety police, it beggars belief that these Christmas worshippers were not excommunicated.
At the heart of a Nordic festival of light was Sofia Morin – with a halo of melting candles fixed to her head.
Intended or not, her role as the martyred St Lucy at York Minster was not for the faint–hearted.
As the candles burned, hot wax dripped onto her face and into her hair, creating an all–too–real image of pained devotion.
At the heart of a Nordic festival of light was Sofia Morin. As the candles burned, hot wax dripped onto her face and into her hair, creating an all–too–real image of pained devotion
Intended or not, Sofia’s role as the martyred St Lucy at York Minster was not for the faint–hearted
The scenes in York Minster were a health and safety nightmare
The Swedish service is run by the minster and the York Anglo–Scandinavian Society.
Thankfully, Swede Ms Morin appeared unscathed after her portrayal of St Lucy, a Sicilian girl martyred for her faith in the early fourth century.
But, perhaps, she had help from a higher authority.