St Paul's Eucharist focuses on India's Dalits

The meditative Eucharist at St Paul’s Cathedral this Sunday is focusing on the theme of untouchability and the Dalit community in India.

The Eucharist, at 6pm, is the second in a series of three on the theme of untouchability.

The preacher is the Rev Dr Margaret Kalaiselvi of Tamilnadu Theological Seminary.

It coincides with a new photography exhibition, Being Untouchable, by Marcus Perkins for Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).

The exhibition gives an insight into the lives of Indian Dalits, formerly called “untouchables", and demonstrates how centuries of oppression have impacted the community.

The intimate portraits also explore how although “untouchability” was abolished by India’s Constitution, it continues to be practised today.

Being Untouchable is being displayed by St Paul’s Cathedral until 6 July.

CSW’s National Director Stuart Windsor said, "We welcome St Paul's Cathedral's focus on the plight of Dalits in India, and hope that this meditative Eucharist will serve to amplify the cause of justice for them.”