Karen plots Viraj’s escape from Sri Lanka and finds a new home for them both in Germany.

A new posting in Yorkshire proves troubling for Father John.

Viraj’s friend Charlie Baker finds some peace after his experience in Sri Lanka.

Presenter: Father Azariah France-Williams.

Photograph of Viraj Mendis: Paul Mattsson.

Viraj is deported to Sri Lanka despite his supporters’ best efforts to stop the plane.

One friend, Charlie Baker, is determined to show the world the dangers by risking his own life.

Karen makes a life changing decision when she joins Viraj in Sri Lanka and they get married.

Presenter: Father Azariah France-Williams.

Photograph of Viraj Mendis: Paul Mattsson.

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Viraj and his supporters’ worst nightmare comes true when Greater Manchester Police carry out a dawn raid on the church and take him away.

Father John is left broken and picking up the pieces.

Father Azariah meets the woman who stayed by Viraj’s side all through Sanctuary and beyond, the love of his life, Karen.

Presenter: Father Azariah France-Williams.

Photograph of Viraj Mendis: Paul Mattsson.

Tempers fray and the church is attacked. In a fiery sermon, Father John says the Church trumps the State and Viraj is staying.

The Viraj Mendis Defence Campaign begin weekly protests on the streets of Manchester testing Greater Manchester Police, including Sergeant Martin Gaffney.

Also, Father Azariah discovers more about the Sri Lankan civil war with Dr Rajesh Venugopal from the London School of Economics.

Presenter: Father Azariah France-Williams.

Photograph of Viraj Mendis: Paul Mattsson.

Viraj imprisons himself in the Manchester Church and doesn’t step a foot outside. He lives in the vestry and forms a bond with Father John and his family. No one knows how long he will stay there.

A team of supporters form the Viraj Mendis Defence Campaign and watch over him 24 hours a day, every day.

The media descends to cover the story starting a culture war that will directly challenge Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s authority.

Presenter: Father Azariah France-Williams.

Photograph of Viraj Mendis: Paul Mattsson.

In 1986, Sri Lankan Viraj Mendis faces imminent deportation and seeks the ancient rite of Sanctuary in the Ascension Church in Hulme, Greater Manchester, run by traditional vicar Father John Methuen.

Father John agrees to protect him despite Sanctuary no longer having legal validity. The decision kicks off a relationship and a gamble bigger than both of them. It begins a culture war which will also see the church go head to head with the State.

Father Azariah France-Williams, the current rector of the Ascension Church, goes on a journey of discovery about his predecessor and the man he sheltered from the authorities.

Presenter: Father Azariah France-Williams.

Photograph of Viraj Mendis: Paul Mattsson.

A Sri Lankan man begs for sanctuary in a church in 1986.

Viraj Mendis says he faces death if sent back to his home country. Father John Methuen protects him from arrest, risking his reputation and the safety of Ascension church and allows a devoted group to protect him in the church.

Presenter Father Azariah France-Williams is the current rector of Ascension Church. He goes on a journey of discovery, finding out how the Sanctuary gamble leads to a two year culture war that defies Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s authority before crashing down.

Presenter: Father Azariah France-Williams.

Ex-Jesus Army members unite in finding their freedom, rebuilding their identity and speaking their truth.

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Thousands mourn and a new generation takes control.

Meanwhile criminal confessions about troubling abuse claims are ignored by elders and the pressure mounts.

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Troubling revelations, a heavy conscience, and one man left questioning what to do next.

Philippa recalls her visit to court to testify on behalf of her friend 'Gemma' and shares how it led her to question her beliefs and her spiritual family.

Meanwhile, the Jesus Army continues as it was before, protecting the community and the elders.

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