A special celebration to mark what would have been the 90th birthday of renowned medium and healer
Albert Best was recently held at Belfast Spiritualist Church.
The divine service was dedicated to Belfast born Albert, and junior vice president Lorraine Brill gave a 25 minute talk on his life. She told of his move to Scotland, the loss of his beloved family during the war, and how working for spirit took this private man around the world.
Albert passed to the spirit side of life on the 12th April 1996.
Throughout the evening, a single candle, which had been lit especially for Albert, burnt brightly, surrounded by
fresh rosemary to represent remembrance.
Beneath it rested a fresh, floral display of nine yellow roses and lilies, specially designed by the church's senior vice-president Sheila Murtagh. Each rose represented tens years of Albert's life and legacy.
Lorraine's talk was followed by demonstrations of mediumship by the local church mediums.
Church committee member David Osborne told Psychic News
'Younger generations sat spellbound alongside some of the older church members who remember seeing Albert at work'
With the help of a few of Alberts friends in Glasgow, in particular Diane Mitchell, Lorraine was able to present church president Mr Rae Mc Cusker with a framed photograph of Albert, which was then placed in a prominent position within the church.
David added 'It is our hope that in years to come, future generations will gaze upon Alberts photograph and keep his good name alive as they too, recount with fondness the stories of an amazing medium. This was truly a memorable occasion to celebrate a remarkable man'
