Сообщество добилось утверждения трёх деталей:
1. Белая роза Йорков будет вырезана на четырёх плитах пола в стратегических местах вокруг гробницы
2. Гроб изнутри будет иметь свинцовую оболочку, в которой и будут размещены останки. Туда также положат розарий, католические четки.
3. Католическая церковь получит первостепенное место в самых важных событиях недели, включая присутствие и молитвы кардинала Винсента Николса, архиепископа Вестминстерского.
Тем не менее кафедрал отказался ставить гроб с останками на время церемонии в санктуарий, ссылая на хрупкость костей, что сообщество сочло абсурдным аргументом (это и впрямь абсурдный аргумет). Короче, там основательно нашла коса на камень. Зная личности, участвующие в конфликте, ничуть не удивляюсь.
читать дальшеReinterment of King Richard III: details agreed
We are pleased to announce that following on-going discussions the final details for the reinterment of Richard lll have been agreed and a number of our concerns addressed.
These concerns were raised at a meeting with Leicester Cathedral and the reinterment management team in late June. In some cases our view did not prevail, but in others we were more successful. In particular we were able to secure the support of the Cathedral Fabric Commission for England on a number of significant issues.
We can confirm that three key matters where we sought clarification have been successfully resolved as a result of our discussions. Firstly, the white rose of York will be engraved onto four tiles on the floor at strategic points around the tomb. Secondly, King Richard’s mortal remains will be laid out in an articulated manner within the lead lining of the coffin. A rosary will also be placed within the coffin. Thirdly, the Roman Catholic Church is to have representation at significant points during the reinterment week, including the presence and prayers of Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster.
The funeral crown commissioned and donated by John Ashdown-Hill will feature during the reinterment services. Details here are awaiting final confirmation.
Regrettably, one key issue for us did not reach a satisfactory conclusion. Our request that the king’s remains be placed in their coffin in a place of sanctity was not agreed and we remain unconvinced by the argument that the bones are too fragile to be moved. This will be a disappointment to the many who feel that this would have been the proper ritual for a late-mediaeval king.
However given that many of our concerns have been addressed we will continue to work in a constructive manner with Leicester Cathedral. The Society is committed to working with all involved with the events in Leicester next March to ensure that Richard III is reinterred with the dignity and honour due to an anointed king of England.
Executive Committee.