{"id":342823,"date":"2025-08-14T03:22:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T03:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/342823\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T03:22:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T03:22:14","slug":"threads-through-the-cross-draws-visitors-from-across-the-uk-sheffield-cathedral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/342823\/","title":{"rendered":"Threads Through the Cross Draws Visitors from Across the UK \u2014 Sheffield Cathedral"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Sheffield Cathedral\u2019s summer exhibition, Threads Through the Cross, has been captivating visitors since it opened last week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">The monumental textile installation by renowned artist <strong>Jacqui Parkinson<\/strong> fills the nave with vibrant, hand-stitched panels exploring the themes of crucifixion and resurrection. Each panel combines bold colour, intricate detail, and layered symbolism to tell a story that is both sacred and deeply human.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Since opening, the exhibition has received glowing feedback from visitors who have praised its scale, artistry, and thought-provoking nature. One visitor said:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">\u201cYou don\u2019t realise how big the tapestries are until you\u2019re standing right under them.  They are so detailed, and there\u2019s so much to take in \u2014 I think I\u2019ll have to come back to see the exhibition again.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><strong>The Very Reverend Abi Thompson, Dean of Sheffield Cathedral, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">\u201cIt\u2019s a real honour for Sheffield Cathedral to host Threads through the Cross. We strive to be a place for all people, a hub of community, creativity and compassion, and this exhibition brings those values beautifully to life. Jacqui Parkinson\u2019s work opens up sacred stories in ways that are bold, human and deeply moving. It invites reflection, sparks imagination, and speaks across boundaries of belief or background.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">We\u2019re proud to offer this extraordinary exhibition in the heart of our city, freely accessible to all. We hope everyone who visits leaves feeling welcomed, uplifted and inspired.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">The exhibition runs <strong>until 22 September 2025<\/strong>, offering visitors plenty of time to experience its beauty and depth. Entry is <strong>free<\/strong>, with <strong>donations welcomed<\/strong> to support the Cathedral\u2019s work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Whether you\u2019re a lover of art, history, or simply seeking a moment of stillness in the heart of the city, Threads Through the Cross offers a visual and emotional experience not to be missed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sheffield Cathedral\u2019s summer exhibition, Threads Through the Cross, has been captivating visitors since it opened last week. The&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":342824,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8817],"tags":[748,393,4884,1620,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-342823","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sheffield","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-england","10":"tag-great-britain","11":"tag-sheffield","12":"tag-uk","13":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115024975888801475","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/342823","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=342823"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/342823\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/342824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=342823"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=342823"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=342823"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}