St Mary's Church in Cleator hosts candle labyrinth

The labyrinth consisted of approximately 1500 T lights. It took Gareth Price and his team of three helpers six hours to set the candles in place.

Sean Close, a volunteer at the church, said: "Gareth is no stranger to creating these artworks.

"He is currently a senior lecturer in graphic design at Chester University.  His other creations include labyrinths on the grounds of John Moor University, the grounds of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, and the grounds of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, to name a few.

"He is the Son of James (Chip) and Anne Price of Trumpet Terrace Cleator Moor.

"His six-year-old daughter Nel was excitedly handing her Dad the small battery-operated candles all day. 

"The Labyrinth represented Our Lord's journey from the darkness of death to the light of the resurrection.

"Two hundred pilgrims took part in the Labyrinth by walking the pathways like the pilgrims did in medieval times.

The labyrinth from above (Image: Supplied)

"The origins of the Labyrinth are steeped in mystery. It was said that they were a symbol of evil in Greek mythology.

"It was only used as a symbol of good firstly by the early Christians. It was used in medieval times by poor Christians who could not undertake the arduous journey to the religious places of pilgrimage often to the Holy Land."

Chris O'Leary of West Lakes Drone Services, who helped to photograph the event, added: "I would just like to say that I was happy to support a local artist and community church with the event.

"It was a special occasion, there was a spiritual feeling and the visitors thoroughly enjoyed being part of it as they were able to walk through the experience."

Last year, St Mary's Church in Cleator celebrated its 150th anniversary and held a range of events to celebrate to occasion including a Flower Festival and a special service. 

They have also recently had artwork donated by the late local artist Conrad Atkinson.