The F Word: Stories of Forgiveness exhibition has arrived at St Edmundsbury Cathedral where it will be open to the public until Sunday 13 April.

A thought-provoking collection of arresting images and personal narratives, The F Word explores restorative justice and forgiveness in the face of atrocity. It has been kindly sponsored by Greene & Greene Solicitors.

Drawing together examples of restorative justice in England and Northern Ireland and examining forgiveness in South Africa, America, Israel and Palestine. The exhibition examines forgiveness as a healing process, a path out of victimhood and, ultimately, a journey of hope.

The exhibition comes from The Forgiveness Project. Founded in 2004 by journalist, Marina Cantacuzino, The Forgiveness Project provides resources and experiences to help people examine and overcome their own unresolved grievances. The testimonies they collect bear witness to the resilience of the human spirit and act as a powerful antidote to narratives of hate and dehumanisation, presenting alternatives to cycles of conflict, violence, crime and injustice.

At the heart of The Forgiveness Project is an understanding that restorative narratives have the power to transform lives; not only supporting people to deal with issues in their own lives, but also building a climate of resilience, hope and empathy.

Adult Learning Manager, Chris Eyden, who has brought the exhibition to St Edmundsbury says, “Forgiveness is something everyone can relate to. We’ve all forgiven something or someone, even if in a small, day-to-day capacity. This exhibition looks at the power of forgiving what many may consider the unforgivable and how restorative justice is becoming increasingly important in the reconciliation both of offenders and their victims. It’s powerful and thought- provoking and everyone is welcome to encounter the stories that in many cases have been life changing.”

The exhibition is free to view in the Cathedral Nave.