Prayer Vigil for Peace in Ukraine

for 1 hour
Bradford Cathedral
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

All are invited to attend a Prayer Vigil for Peace in Ukraine on Friday, February 24 at 6pm in Bradford Cathedral, to mark the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The hour-long service will include lament for the impact of the war, prayer for peace in Ukraine, and a celebration of Ukrainian identity. It will include contributions from refugees and other members of the Ukrainian community in Bradford; the Bradford-based Ukrainian choirs, Fialka and Dibrova; Judith Cummins, MP for Bradford South; the Lord Mayor of Bradford; and the Bishop of Bradford.

The service, held in conjunction with the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB), will feature stories and music from Ukraine, along with Bible readings, the Lord’s Prayer sung in Ukrainian, and the opportunity to light candles. Representatives of other faiths will be invited to stand in solidarity with the Bishop of Bradford. Above all, we will be praying for peace in Ukraine.

If you plan to attend, it would be appreciated if you would indicate this by signing up. If you hold public office or are coming to represent an organisation or community, please indicate this is the 'notes' box.

For details about how to get to Bradford Cathedral and where to park, please see https://bradfordcathedral.org.uk/visit-us/plan-your-visit

Thank you.

Photo: Tony Johnson

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Prayer Vigil for Peace in Ukraine

for 1 hour
Bradford Cathedral
Stott Hill Bradford, BD1 4EH, United Kingdom

All are invited to attend a Prayer Vigil for Peace in Ukraine on Friday, February 24 at 6pm in Bradford Cathedral, to mark the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The hour-long service will include lament for the impact of the war, prayer for peace in Ukraine, and a celebration of Ukrainian identity. It will include contributions from refugees and other members of the Ukrainian community in Bradford; the Bradford-based Ukrainian choirs, Fialka and Dibrova; Judith Cummins, MP for Bradford South; the Lord Mayor of Bradford; and the Bishop of Bradford.

The service, held in conjunction with the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB), will feature stories and music from Ukraine, along with Bible readings, the Lord’s Prayer sung in Ukrainian, and the opportunity to light candles. Representatives of other faiths will be invited to stand in solidarity with the Bishop of Bradford. Above all, we will be praying for peace in Ukraine.

If you plan to attend, it would be appreciated if you would indicate this by signing up. If you hold public office or are coming to represent an organisation or community, please indicate this is the 'notes' box.

For details about how to get to Bradford Cathedral and where to park, please see https://bradfordcathedral.org.uk/visit-us/plan-your-visit

Thank you.

Photo: Tony Johnson

More info Join online