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Canterbury Cathedral's Service Features New Anthem and Persian New Year Stories

A service at Canterbury Cathedral will present an anthem based on Julian of Norwich, a 14th-century female mystic. The broadcast will also share stories from Iranians observing Persian New Year and Eid amidst war, along with the story of a film that brought the first Christian hymn from papyrus to the big screen.

A broadcast will explore the service at Canterbury Cathedral, highlighting both traditional elements and a new anthem. The anthem incorporates the words of Julian of Norwich, a 14th-century mystic, set to music by Joanna Marsh. The program will also include stories from Iran, focusing on how people are observing Persian New Year and Eid during wartime. Additionally, the broadcast will feature the story of a new film. This film depicts the first Christian hymn from papyrus.

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  • BBC — BBC Radio 4 - Sunday, The enthronement of Archbishop Sarah Mullally at Canterbury Cathedral
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