medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
My church in Washington DC, St. Margaret's, uses blue in Advent. When a new
rector introduced it she explained it was in honor of the Virgin.
DW
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From: "Terri Morgan" <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: [M-R] Sarum Blue?
> medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
>
> A question came up in conversation that I cannot answer. It seems the
> questioner went to her parent's church and found the altar and hangings
done
> in blue - she was told that it was traditional for the Sarum Rites. Does
> anyone know when or why that developed? And does the blue have a
particular
> significance?
>
>
> Thank you,
> Terri Morgan
>
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