A church located in London has apologized after it received criticisms for hosting a satanic fashion show.
St. Andrew’s Church in Holborn allowed Turkish designer Dilara Findikoglu to use its sanctuary on September 18, 2017 for showcasing her Spring/Summer 2018 collection.
Vogue magazine described the Turkish designer as an “up-and-coming rebel of the fashion world.”
The church’s altar was transformed into a runway, decorated with Masonic-inspired imagery and demonic symbols.
The models paraded down the aisle, which was turned into a catwalk. They wore vampire- and satanic-inspired costumes. Some donned inverted crosses, horns and other occult-themed accessories, reports TruNews.
Vogue magazine described the Turkish designer as an “up-and-coming rebel of the fashion world.”
Clerics denounced the fashion show and called it “blasphemous.”
In an interview, Findikoglu said, “I’m into parapsychology and all the occult and magic stuff, so when I was reading those books, they thought I was going to be a Satanist.”
The Anglican church said it had always supported London Fashion Week. Many lambasted the church for accommodating Findikoglu’s show.
“We took this booking in good faith and were not aware of the content