The Black Santa Sit–out 2017 gets underway on the steps of Belfast Cathedral on Monday December 18.
Don’t be surprised to see a Santa sporting L–plates – Dean–Elect, Archdeacon Stephen Forde, will be taking part on day one as he learns the ropes in preparation for becoming the bona fide Black Santa next year.
As the Cathedral is in the unique position of being between Deans over the Christmas period, a team of Black Santas will ensure this great Belfast tradition continues uninterrupted.
Dean’s Vicar, the Rev Canon Mark Niblock, said: “Over the past 41 years, this collection has become…
