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Commemorating VE Day 80 years on at Belfast Cathedral

Commemorating VE Day 80 years on at Belfast Cathedral
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little- Pengelly, pictured with the Dean of Belfast, the Very Rev Stephen Forde, were among the special guests at the VE Day Service of Thanksgiving in Belfast Cathedral on Sunday May 4.
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little- Pengelly, pictured with the Dean of Belfast, the Very Rev Stephen Forde, were among the special guests at the VE Day Service of Thanksgiving in Belfast Cathedral on Sunday May 4.

They brought their memories of loved ones who served in war, and their youthful hopes for the future to Belfast Cathedral on Sunday May 4 to commemorate 80 years since Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

Invited guests at this civic service included organisations who were involved both on the Home Front and at the Front in the war in Europe, and members of various youth organisations.

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little–Pengelly were present, along with Dame Maria Eagle, Minister of State in the Department of Defence, and the Deputy Lord Mayor and the High Sheriff of the City of Belfast.

A full report and photo gallery is available at this link on the Connor diocesan website.

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