A SERIES of 15 paintings depicting the Easter story in a modern and radical way can be seen until the end of May in St Mary The Virgin’s Church, Burghill.

The pictures, by former vet Dan Adams, show the story of the trial and death of Jesus and unlike the usual 14 Stations of the Cross found in many traditional Roman Cath-olic churches, this set contains a 15th painting celebrating the Easter Day resurrection.

“These are no ordinary Stations and these are no conventional images of Jesus either,” says Rev Jimmy Morrison, vicar of Burghill.

“They are powerful contemporary depictions of those terrible events seen through the eyes of a thoughtful 21st century agnostic.”

The paintings reflect some of the usual themes of the Stations, such as the trial or condemnation to death, His first fall and meeting the women of Jerusalem.

They also contain Mr Adams’ own interpretation of the Gospel story by including the nailing to the cross in close-up, the people of Jerusalem with masks to show their two-faced approach to the Crucifixion, a slick teddy boy figure, who is the historic Caiphas, the High Priest, and a very angry Mary, the mother of Jesus.

“They are very radical pictures,” added Mr Morrison. “They will touch the hearts and minds of everyone who sees them. You may love or hate them but you will not be unmoved.”

The pictures will be on display until the end of May, and the church is open every day.