'Pagan' Well Sparks Blessing Row

A church leader who sparked outrage after refusing to bless a controversial well dressing because it had a 'Pagan' symbol is standing by his decision.

Rev Andrew Montgomerie, Rector of Eyam, angered local residents when he would not perform the traditional 'blessing' ceremony on one of the village's three wells during carnival celebrations.

Mr Montgomerie made the announcement in front of hundreds of onlookers, saying the well's depiction of the 'Green Man' represented a Pagan symbol which could not be blessed under his Christian beliefs. Full Story

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