Bitter cold and a closed cathedral failed to stop the faithful, as Christian campers gathered for an outdoor service Sunday afternoon.
Around 200 worshippers from the occupation, rallied in St Paul’s square as the Cathedral’s prebendary Reverend Adrian Benjamin led the congregation in a full Church of England service.
The service even raised a collection of £108 for the cathedral, which closed its doors on Friday citing health and safety concerns.
The church’s surprise announcement spurred the right-wing Daily Mail to accuse campers of “doing what the Nazis couldn’t”, referring to the cathedral’s open-door policy during the London Blitz.
Layman Chris Roper told the Occupied Times he was thrilled the Reverend could attend.
The service just showed how faith could support the movement, he added.
By Rory Mackinnon
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