The Bar Convent Arma Christi returns to public display

Source: Bar Convent

Next week, from Friday, 12 September, the Bar Convent Arma Christi returns to public display. This medieval scroll is a very rare text, one of only a handful that survive around the world. Better yet, it is one of the best-preserved examples ever found, and is the only one that features response texts after each verse of the poem, demonstrating that they may have been used in a different way than previously believed.

The scroll is part of our wider exhibition, The Treasures of The Bar Convent, a powerful new permanent exhibition revealing sacred artefacts kept safe through centuries of secrecy and persecution.

The Bar Convent, as the only Catholic house in England after Henry VIII closed all the religious houses, became a refuge for rare and significant objects. Some designed to be hidden or disguised, others passed down in secret through generations of Catholic families. Now, many of these items are on display to the public for the first time.

From exquisite silverware and vestments donated by prominent Catholic families to simple devotional items rich in personal and spiritual history, each object tells a remarkable story of resilience, community and unwavering faith.

The Bar Convent Heritage Centre, is at 17 Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AQ

LINKS

The Arma Christi: https://barconvent.co.uk/the-arma-christi/
The Bar Convent: https://barconvent.co.uk/