This event sparked international headlines and debate regarding the boundaries of theological interpretation and the use of LGBTQ+ themes in traditional church settings.
The controversy centered on a sermon given by , a junior research fellow, during an Evensong service at Trinity College Chapel. Heath displayed several medieval and Renaissance paintings of the crucifixion, arguing that the spear wound in Jesus’s side had a "decidedly vaginal appearance" and that historical depictions of Christ’s body could be interpreted as a "trans body". Key Reactions and Claims Key Reactions and Claims Heath referenced works such
Heath referenced works such as Jean Malouel’s 1400 Pietà and the 14th-century Prayer Book of Bonne of Luxembourg to support his claims about the fluid gender representation of Christ's wounds in historical art. a junior research fellow
Worshippers reportedly left the service in tears, with some shouting "heresy" as they exited the chapel. Key Reactions and Claims Heath referenced works such