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Dr John is a mini marvel
8:30pm Thursday 29th November 2007
Comments (22)A SELL-OUT frenzy has stopped the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, buying a Christmas tree decoration of himself.
Miniature versions of the archbishop are hanging on festive trees in many homes across the city this Christmas - except for his own.
Dr Sentamu was approached by representatives from York Minster earlier last month and agreed to the production of the decorations in the hope it would help raise funds for the cathedral.
The 10cm fabric decorations were handmade in Thailand by a group of 30 women, and the bespoke range features a 6in-high padded Dr Sentamu wearing a gold and blue robe.
Avid Christmas decorators snapped up all 200 of the £6.50 fabric tree decorations before they even hit the shops.
A spokesman for the archbishop said: "We tried to buy some of the decorations for the Christmas tree at the archbishop's residence, but they were all sold out at the Minster shop.
"We were disappointed not to have any for the tree, but pleased they have done well."
A spokeswoman for the York Minster shop said: "There are hundreds of people who are waiting for the decorations. All the decorations, which are yet to even arrive in the shop, are already spoken for.
"They have taken off even better than expected."
Dr Sentamu is not the first archbishop to be made into a decoration.
St Nicolas, the company which makes the festive ornaments, has been making decorations of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, for a few years and he is said to be very popular.
Caroline Apfel, spokeswoman for St Nicolas, which specialises in cultural and festive decorations, said they had been selling to the Minster shop for several years and they were asked to make a decoration of Dr Sentamu.
She said: "We are very happy with him; it is a good addition and allows visitors to the Minster to contribute to funds.
"The Archbishop of Canterbury has been very popular.
"He is part of the main range and a lot of the churches sell him, although the Archbishop of York is exclusively for York."
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Rust_Never_Sleeps, says...
9:35pm Thu 29 Nov 07
No News... what is your problem with Dr John? All I see is a man dragging the church into the 21st century and doing a pretty good job of it.
Gardener, York says...
9:52pm Thu 29 Nov 07
No News Is Good News, York says...
9:55pm Thu 29 Nov 07
Cynic, York says...
10:14pm Thu 29 Nov 07
I dont have a problem with him, I just asked a question, But i fail to see how making a bauble if himself could possibly drag the church into the 21st century.
I do have a problem with him: like most evangelicals, he talks down to anyone who doesn't agree wih his views and imagines that because of his postion he automatically has the moral high ground; I find this extremely offensive. I also have a major problem with the fact that he preaches toleration and fairness, but if you write to him to ask why his church is completely lacking in some pretty basic things to ensure fairness - such as policies on disability discrimination and bullying - he doesn'e even pretend that he cares in the slightest.
And the bauble really is the height of tastelessness! Who on earth would want to buy it?
Alan Shaw, Bootham says...
10:59pm Thu 29 Nov 07
They could become self employed and make Chess Sets of all the Clergy in the same style,they would be wonderful collectable items.
I would certainly buy them.
Mr-Niceguy, Nottellinyer! says...
11:25pm Thu 29 Nov 07
Alan Shaw wrote:HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH
Samples of the bauble should be sent directly to Dr Sentamu's patriots in his own country to let them know how successful they would easily become by living here the United Kingdom. They could become self employed and make Chess Sets of all the Clergy in the same style,they would be wonderful collectable items. I would certainly buy them.
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This comment has definitely got to be the best yet!
HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH
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I'm decked!
Fellowtraveller1, Scarborough says...
12:20am Fri 30 Nov 07
sarah, york says...
12:46am Fri 30 Nov 07
Mr-Niceguy wrote:I prefered that bauble that the press put out,Obviously was a mock up, but ideal in-law gift.
Alan Shaw wrote: Samples of the bauble should be sent directly to Dr Sentamu's patriots in his own country to let them know how successful they would easily become by living here the United Kingdom. They could become self employed and make Chess Sets of all the Clergy in the same style,they would be wonderful collectable items. I would certainly buy them.HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH ! This comment has definitely got to be the best yet! HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH ! I'm decked!
Mr-Niceguy, Nottellinyer! says...
12:52am Fri 30 Nov 07
I think it's a corker!
I remember the story you're talking about. They rapidly removed all comments on it. I don't think this one will be too long in following suit!
SilverSurfer, Surfing says...
7:45am Fri 30 Nov 07
Avid Christmas decorators snapped up all 200 of the £6.50 fabric tree decorations before they even hit the shops.I notice the 'effigy' shows him with his mouth closed - which is not something I've seen before!!
bjb, York says...
8:33am Fri 30 Nov 07
I notice the 'effigy' shows him with his mouth closed - which is not something I've seen before!!
This could maybe be a collectable feature.
Wonder how many were bought to go on Ebay?
sarah, york says...
9:20am Fri 30 Nov 07
SilverSurfer wrote:lol ,Gob shut that was the first thing I noticed too.
I don't usually bother reading articles about Dr. JS but saw there were some comments. This must have bee one of his miracles:Avid Christmas decorators snapped up all 200 of the £6.50 fabric tree decorations before they even hit the shops.I notice the 'effigy' shows him with his mouth closed - which is not something I've seen before!!
oli4uk, York says...
9:28am Fri 30 Nov 07
The 10cm fabric decorations were handmade in Thailand
Classy.
John M, says...
9:40am Fri 30 Nov 07
misskittie, York says...
10:06am Fri 30 Nov 07
I also support anything which raises money for the minster and puts them in a position which a. keeps the building going for all of us and b. can put them in a position where they can get rid of the **** entry fee.
Rust_Never_Sleeps, says...
10:23am Fri 30 Nov 07
It's a plastic dog turd with tinsel named Mohammed and is available by mail order to Sudan only.
This should make me a millionaire!
Paul Hepworth, York says...
11:36am Fri 30 Nov 07
GoodramgateTerrier, York says...
1:00pm Fri 30 Nov 07
Rust_Never_Sleeps wrote:Yes, it could help fund your campaign to be the first BNP councillor for York.
I have invented a new christmas novelty. It's a plastic dog turd with tinsel named Mohammed and is available by mail order to Sudan only. This should make me a millionaire!
im2fast4u, NU says...
1:14pm Fri 30 Nov 07
Mr-Niceguy, Nottellinyer! says...
4:29pm Fri 30 Nov 07
GoodramgateTerrier wrote:The BNP don't entretain shyteheads like rustynuts.
Rust_Never_Sleeps wrote: I have invented a new christmas novelty. It's a plastic dog turd with tinsel named Mohammed and is available by mail order to Sudan only. This should make me a millionaire!Yes, it could help fund your campaign to be the first BNP councillor for York.
angels, london says...
8:15am Tue 4 Dec 07
he Archbishop of York Christmas decoration
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No News Is Good News, York says...
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