In this exhibition we encounter eight figures of holiness. Not all of them are canonised saints, and their holiness is not always of the flavour that we might find most acceptable, or comfortable. They might not be the eight companions one would choose for oneself…
We chose to look at them, however, for the manner in which each throws light on the unexpected nature of life, of circumstances, and of the call of God. Each was called to live in a particular time and place, and to face particular dramas and problems. We hope that by revealing to you something of the human face of these eight people, you might find encouragement and inspiration for facing the unexpected in our own lives and epoch.
At the heart of the exhibition is a dialogue between two of our 'saints' who we like to think of as unlikely friends. Although as different from each other as you could imagine, both have a way of seeing things which penetrates to the heart of reality and the deepest meaning of the events that unfold in our lives and throughout history.
Julian and Chesterton then, are our guides. As they take us on a tour of (part of) the story of Christianity in these lands, through (parts of) the stories of these very human saints, allow yourself to be drawn into their vision of things.
You might end up seeing things upside down…
Enjoy the adventure!