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however, it signified much
more than that. The many
memorials, which still
survive, tell of victims leaping
from their windows and being
caught mid-air by sniper fire,
or others being shot down
with equal brutality in their
attempts to swim to freedom
across the River Spree. By
now, of course, the wall had
lost its potency. Nonetheless,
the fragments that people
took away with them held an
almost sacramental
significance. They were
powerful carriers of the
message of freedom and
flourishing, that is of life, and
life in all its abundance.
Of course, practices like
this are hardly new. Picking
up those semi-sacramental
patterns, they have
throughout been part of the
Christian spiritual tradition.
So, for example, at
Heavenfield, near Hexham,
the cross erected by King
Oswald (later St Oswald)
before the battle that would
unite the Northumbrian
kingdoms, would be clipped
and chiselled by pilgrims for
centuries. Splinters from that
cross betokened God’s
presence in Christ; they spoke
of another more brutal cross
at Calvary. Similarly, at
Bamburgh, the pillar against
which St Aidan was leaning
when he died also became an
object of devotion, picked
away at by countless pilgrims
in the centuries that followed.
In Assisi, St Francis is buried
well below even the lower
basilica and with iron bands
stretched around his final
resting place to protect it.
Over two millennia, the cult
of relics — of saints and of
holy places — became very
strong.
In a secular age it is easy
to dismiss all this as
superstition, but the roots
go far deeper. Shrines and
other such places of dramatic
religious significance
immediately hold a
sacramental place within theChristian theological
tradition.
Orthodoxy, in its widest
sense, has always proclaimed
the universal power of God,
that is God’s omnipresence,
but we mortal human beings
need something more focused
both to remind us of and to
feed us with the divine
presence. The sacraments
themselves are part of this,
but a sacramental religion
says something much
broader still. Ordained
ministers have a sacramental
role; churches and chapels
point beyond themselves. The
closure of churches during
the early stage of the
pandemic brought this
sharply into the spotlight.
Even returning to the New
Testament, the appearances
of Jesus after his resurrection
were similarly sacramental in
their power.
So, when Klaus and I and
countless others were
chipping away at that
decaying concrete, we were
pointing beyond to a life of
true flourishing and
fulfilment, as Jesus reflected,
“life and life in all its
abundance”. The life to which
the wallpeckers pointed is
rooted in a freedom nurtured
at its best through two
millennia of Christian
culture. Wallpeckers and
others were and are latter day
apostles of that essential
Christian belief and virtue —
the doctrine of hope. It is a
doctrine which we ignore at
our peril in a culture and
ambience of such radical
uncertainty.The Rt Rev Dr Stephen Platten is
honorary assistant bishop in the
dioceses of London, Newcastle and
Southwarkfaith
How the pandemic has shownthat hospital chaplains are more
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6 Sir Nigel John Martin
Teare retired as a High Court
judge (Queen’s Bench) on
October 1.Shanks the designated family
judge for Suffolk and Essex
from October 1.Retirements
6 Peter Michael Ross retiredWE always thank God, the Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for
you, because we have heard of your
faith in Christ Jesus and of the love
you have for all God’s people.
Colossians 1.5-6 (NIV)
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Births
EVANS on 30th September 2020 to
Rebecca (née Cousins) and Henry, a
daughter, Charlotte Elizabeth Ann.
HASTIE on 13th September 2020 to Verity
(née Savage) and Angus, a son, Ralph
Frederick John, brother to Charlotte, Edith
and Thomas.
HODGE on 7th October 2020 to Cordelia
E. K. G. Witton and Simon D. E. Hodge, a
son, Arthur Joseph Richard Witton, a first
grandchild for Brian Hodge and Janet
Boston of Southwark, London, and a third
grandchild for Peter Witton and Josephine
Price of Hong Kong. Thanks to St Thomas’s
Hospital, London, for a safe and speedy
delivery.
MILLER on 29th September 2020 to
Holly (née Frewin) and Jeffrey, a son,
Felix Jasper Kirkham.
PHYTHIAN-ADAMS on 4th October
2020 to Eve (née Tandoi) and Harry, a
daughter, Giulia Evelyn Tandoi, sister to
Giacomo.
PICKERING on 12th October 2020 to
Lucy Pickering (née McCormick) and
Leon Pickering, a son, Rufus Henry,
brother to Harold.
VAN STRAUBENZEE on 12th October
2020 to Lucy and Thomas, a daughter,
Mary.TUCKER On 1st September 2020 to Lucy
(née Brooks) and Ben, a son, Teddy:
Edmund John Lysander.
Appointments
The Queen has made the
following appointments on the
advice of the lord chancellor
and the lord chief justice of
England and Wales:
6 Richard Meade, QC, to be a
High Court judge from
September 7.
6 Robert Roger Peel, QC, to
be a High Court judge from
October 6.
6 James Richardson to be a
district judge. He was
deployed to the North
Eastern Circuit, based at
Durham county court, from
October 1.
6 Simon Paul Burrows to be a
circuit judge. He has been
deployed to the Northern
Circuit, based at Preston
family court, with effect from
October 26.The president of the family
division appointed FionaForthcoming Marriages
MR T. G. ENGLANDER
AND MISS R. S. ARD
The engagement is announced between
Tom, middle son of Dr Peter Englander OBE
and Mrs Leanda Englander of London, and
Rachel, daughter of Mr Hugh and Mrs
Margaret Ard of Leicester.MR J. W. R. BLANSHARD
AND MISS F. K. L. BOWRING
The engagement is announced between
James, second son of Mr and Mrs Nigel
Blanshard of Walchwil, Zug, Switzerland,
and Flora, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs
Thomas Bowring of Halton Park, Lancaster.MR M. E. B. HUMPHREY
AND MISS M. E. CLOUGH
The engagement is announced between
Matthew, son of Peter and Alison
Humphrey, of Sheldwich, Kent, and Molly,
daughter of Wayne and Donna Clough of
Boston, Massachusetts.CAPTAIN G. E. SWEETMAN
AND MISS F. D. C. DENÉE
The engagement is announced between
Captain Graham Sweetman, Royal
Regiment of Fusiliers, son of Mr and Mrs
Andrew Sweetman, and Florence, daughter
of Mr and Mrs Philip Denée of Laverstoke,
Hampshire.MR T. L. G. VERBIST
AND MISS V. E. H. MACDOUGALL
The engagement is announced between
Vanessa, youngest daughter of Patrick and
Bridget Macdougall of Fulham, and
Thomas, son of Bart and Veerle Verbist-
Moreels of Leuven, Belgium.MR T. R. S. GREENWELL
AND MISS K. C. A. MCMILLAN
The engagement is announced between
Thomas, only son of Mr and Mrs Robert
Greenwell of Helions Bumpstead, Suffolk,
and Kirstie, younger daughter of Mr and
Mrs Rankine McMillan of Grand Cayman,
Cayman Islands.Marriages
MR P. H. E. SLOMAN
AND MISS M. S. ALLISON
The marriage took place on 26th
September 2020, at The Collegiate Church
of St Endellion, North Cornwall, between
Philip and Mary. A reception followed at
Roscarrock.Deaths
ATKINSON Robert Bruce Wallace passed
away peacefully on 8th October 2020,
aged 80, at Torbay Hospital. Beloved
husband of Trisha, father of Jamie and
Robbie and much-loved grandfather to
William and Lizzie. A family funeral service
is to be held at Torquay Crematorium at
10.30am on Friday 23rd October 2020
(webcast). Details from Hallett & Perring
Funeralcare, Stoneleigh, Totnes, TQ9 5SS
(01803 862417).BEER Elaine Catherine (née Donoghue) on
12th October 2020 died peacefully in her
sleep at home. Private cremation, Norwich,
28th October. No flowers, donations to
Nelson’s Journey, please.BLAKE Joan (née Trumper) died 10th
October 2020 peacefully at home in
Sherborne. Devoted wife to the late
Richard and aunt to seven nieces and
nephews.BRADLEY Peter James of Bradenham,
Norfolk, died unexpectedly on 7th October- Beloved husband, father and
grandpa. Inquiries via Littleproud & Son,
01760 440269.
FENELEY Dr John died suddenly on the
evening of Tuesday 5th October after a
long illness, aged 77. Founder and first
principal of the Centre for Medieval and
Renaissance Studies of St Michael’s Hall,
Oxford, and Fellow of Keble College,
Oxford. Since 1975 the centre has run two
semesters a year and a summer school
principally for students at American
universities. Students have full access to
Oxford University lectures and tutors and
are enrolled as members of Keble College
JCR. The centre is now part of Middlebury
College, Vermont, the American liberal
arts college. John is survived by Sandy, his
wife of 51 years, who worked tirelessly at
the centre with him.FORFAR Ronald, actor. Died suddenly,
28th September 2020, aged 81. Funeral,
Medway Crematorium. Details from John
Weir Funeral Directors, 01634 408777.GRIFFITHS Yvonne Patricia on 10th
October 2020, aged 86. A wonderful
mother, doctor and much-loved wife of
Chris. A true global citizen and a faithful
friend to many. Died peacefully at home.
Private funeral service to be held at Test
Valley Crematorium on 30th October at
3.15pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if
desired, to be shared between Water Aid
and the New Day Children’s Centre,
Ethiopia, c/o I. N. Newman Ltd, Griffin
House, 55 Winchester Street, Salisbury,
Wiltshire, SP1 1HL. 01722 413136.HAND Catherine Mary (née Allen) passed
away on 29th September 2020. Mother of
Rachel and Emily, grandmother to Emma
and Lily. Funeral on 29th October. Flowers
to Co-op Funeralcare, Eltham, 020 88501677.HOLDER John Edward Knox died
peacefully on 1st October 2020, aged 85,
after a short battle with cancer. Loving
husband to Pauline, father to Sean, Kerry
and Edward, and grandpa to Chloe, Henry,
Gillian, Theo, Liam, Lydia, Isla, Arthur and
Wilf. Old Mercer, MCC, Arsenal.HOLDSWORTH Major David James
died peacefully at home after a long
illness on 6th October 2020, aged 91. The
last surviving officer of the “Glorious
Glosters” to have fought at the Battle of
the Imjin in Korea, 1951. Joined the FCO in
1967, serving in Hong Kong, Thailand,
Burma, Singapore, Brunei and Israel.
Beloved husband of Marie-Luise, father,
stepfather and grandfather to 22. His wit
and charm will be greatly missed by all.
Private funeral.HOLLINS Charles William died peacefully
on 9th October 2020, aged 79, at Dorset
House. Private cremation.JONES Patrick. Old Alleynian, aged 77.
Died peacefully at home on the 12th
October after a long illness. He will always
be loved and remembered by his family
and friends. Private funeral. Donations to
the Roger Looker Bursary Fund at Dulwich
College. [email protected]MACKLOW-SMITH
Anthony Michael Cope died peacefully
on 10th October 2020, aged 93.
Husband of Joan, widower of Simone,
father of Susan, Anne and Stephen,
grandfather, retired naval officer
and company director, enthusiastic
singer while his voice lasted. May he
rest in peace.MALCOMSON Doris Beatrice (née
Arnold) died peacefully on 12th October
2020, aged 98. She is survived by her
children Nicholas and Angela, daughter-in-
law Michelle, and predeceased by her
husband Michael. A memorial service will
be held next year.MORSE Nicholas J. D. died on 10th
October 2020, aged 79, in Devon. Loved
and missed. Inquiries to W. H. Squires &
Son, 01884 839556.PINSENT Rev Ewen died peacefully on
6th October 2020, aged 89, at home
surrounded by his family and his dogs. A
much-loved husband, father, grandfather,
uncle and friend. His humour, spontaneity,
faith, enthusiasms and eccentricity will be
missed by all who loved him.PRICKETT Stephen, christened
Alexander Thomas Stephen, on 12th
October 2020, aged 81. A worldwide
teacher and scholar, he will be missed by
fellow scholars, countless students and
many friends. Hugely loved by his wife
Patsy and so sad to leave daughter Ruth,
son Mark and respective families.
Donations in lieu of flowers to
pancreaticcancer.org.uk via Funeral
director Fuggle, 20 Ashford Road,
Tenterden, Kent.PROSSER Ingrid Dories died on 13th
October 2020 at Sam Beare Hospice,
Woking. She passed peacefully in the arms
of husband, John. Beloved wife, mother,
grandmother, sister and friend, we will miss
you greatly.RASON Clifford Thomas on 1st October
2020, with his children at his bedside. A
much-loved father to Cliff, Steve, Adam,
Madeleine and Tom. A doting grandfather
and great-grandfather who will be deeply
missed by all who knew him. Private
funeral to be held on 20th October with a
memorial to celebrate his life when
circumstances permit.REED Barry St George Austin Reed CBE,
MC, DL. Died peacefully on 13th October
2020 after a long illness borne with brave
fortitude. Dearly loved husband of Mary-
Rose and the late “Mike” Reed, much-loved
father and grandfather. A private family
service will take place. Donations if desired
for the Alzheimer’s Society c/o John
Blenkiron & Sons Funeral Directors,
Richmond, DL10 4AJ.ROGERS Sheila (née Savatard) died
peacefully on 5th October 2020, aged 90,
in Winchester. Much loved by family and
friends. Private family funeral. Donations if
desired to Alzheimer’s Society 0330
3330804 or http://www.alzheimers.org.ukWEBB Virginia (née Adlard) died
peacefully on 11th October 2020, aged 71.
Loving mother to Claire and Nick, sister to
Tony and Vanessa and granny to Zoe,
Annabel, Charlie and Holly. Donations can
be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s
Society. Any inquiries c/o Phillips Funeral
Service, 01727 851006.In Memoriam - Private
ALLAN CAMERON
Died 18th October 2017, three years,
always loved, much missed.Relics engender hope in a
time of radical uncertainty
V
ery early in the
1990s I travelled to
Germany to stay
with my friend
Klaus; the aim was
to improve my German.
During my stay, we spent
some time in Berlin. The Wall
had only fairly recently been
breached, with freedom now
taking on a new meaning.
One of the most powerful
moments for both of us was to
walk side by side through the
Brandenburg Gate. Klaus had
done this just once before, in
early 1945 as a young cadet
who would happily never
become a fighting member of
the Wehrmacht. There was
something very poignant
about this short walk for both
of us. Here was a German
passing through this
celebrated former border
crossing for the first time in
almost 50 years and with an
Englishman at that.
Yet there was one other
episode of almost equal
moment. Travelling further
along to the fast decaying
“security wall”, we saw small
groups of people chiselling
away pieces of the very poor
concrete and pocketing
symbolic fragments of that
notorious and divisive barrier.
Prompted by this historic
sight, Klaus and I repaired to
his car, found a small
spanner, and chipped away
tiny pieces of the fabric of the
now threadbare Iron Curtain.
We became, in the colloquial
German of the time,
Mauerspechte, which
translates as wallpeckers.
On one level, this could all
sound very trivial, simply an
indulgence of populist
enthusiasm. Remembering
Berlin’s dramatic history,Credo
Stephen
Platten
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