Cyclists in Glasgow are being invited to bring their bikes to St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral for Scotland’s first ever bike blessing.
The ‘Blessing of the Bikes’ has already been taking place annually in New York for the last 12 years and the cathedral staff see it as a way of getting the church involved with the Glasgow Cycling Festival, which kicks off tomorrow.
The blessing will be given by the Provost of St Mary’s Cathedral, the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth, at 11am on Saturday.
Cyclists will line up with their bikes to receive the blessing, before a service that will include a moment to remember cyclists who have died on the roads. The service will end with a ring of bicycle bells.
Rev Holdsworth said: “The bicycle is one of the most efficient machines ever invented by human beings.
“We will be celebrating the delight that cycling gives people and remembering the fragility of the world which needs ecological means of transport.”
-
Evangelical vicar accused of abuse won't stand trial
-
Pastor who gave sermon near abortion clinic stands trial
-
Christians protest LGBT nativity play where Jesus is 'King of the Gays'
-
Sarah Mullally reiterates apology as safeguarding record comes under the spotlight
-
Myanmar junta orders an early Christmas
-
The origins of ‘traditional’ Christmas celebrations
Most Popular
News
Over 320,000 people sign petition opposing Macron's '21st century mark' on Notre-Dame
Over 323,000 people have signed a petition in opposition to new stained-glass window designs for Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Nicki Minaj says she has rekindled her relationship with God
Rapper Nicki Minaj opened up about her recently reignited relationship with God and what inspired her to speak out for persecuted Christians, suggesting that her rise in the music industry made it more challenging to maintain the spirituality of her youth.
Legal action launched challenge to civil service participation in LGBT Pride events
The Christian Institute has initiated legal proceedings against Keir Starmer in a bid to end civil service participation in controversial Pride marches.
National Lottery Heritage Fund awards £7.3m to historic churches
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded more than £7.3 million to help maintain four historic churches.