The 19ft tall cross will hang from York Minster's Central Tower until the Feast of Pentecost in May.
A huge wooden cross has been suspended from York Minster's Central Tower, to mark the start of Lent.
The cross which is 19ft tall and 10ft wide, has been made from wooden scaffold boards in the Minster's workshop.Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period in preparation for the most important Christian festival of the year, Easter.The cross which has been suspended from the cathedral's Central Tower was made from wooden scaffolding boards in the Minster's workshop
The cross hangs in front of York Minster's Grand Organ and will be the focal point during events and services throughout Lent and Easter.Follow BBC Yorkshire on
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