The Translation of Saint Faith
January 14th is the anniversary of the
translation
of the relics of St Faith from Agen to Conques in the year 866. January
14th, 2004, saw the blessing of the fine newly-installed statue of
Saint Faith
in the church that bears her name. Our pictures show scenes from the
Pontifical
High Mass, celebrated by Bishop Rupert Hoare, Dean of Liverpool
Cathedral,
assisted by Fr Dennis Smith and Reader Mrs Jackie Parry. The statue was
for the first few years of its time with us sited in front of the main
body of pews, against a Nave pillar on
the south side, close to the entrance to the Lady Chapel: the final
picture
below shows the view looking past the statue to the 'Rabbit Madonna',
with
the icon of Saint Faith on the wall behind. More recently, in 2008, it
has been moved to a new position at the entrance to the Chaepl of the
Cross. The statue, of continental
origin, was discovered by Fr Neil Kelley and has been refurbished for
its
installation; the young Faith is carrying the palm of martyrdom and (we
presume) the gospel book. Exact details of the provenance, date and
history
of the statue remain uncertain at present.
For more
about Saint Faith, and some details
of other churches dedicated in her name, click
here or follow the link on the Home Page.
Photos by Chris Price
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