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Reflection of the Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, on the 75th anniversary of VE Day
“Sacrifice in the service of peace is something throughout history that we ought to acknowledge with gratitude.”
“Sacrifice in the service of peace is something throughout history that we ought to acknowledge with gratitude.”
“8th May 2020 was to have been a day to remember, marking the 75th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day. Instead we are all now, in the present day, facing a very different war with an unseen enemy in the Covid–19 pandemic.”
The following list of services may be helpful for those who will be unable to attend worship in person at Church of Ireland services this Sunday.
The Church of Ireland Press Office has published updated guidance for planning and setting up online services (and similar content). Please visit www.ireland.anglican.org/online–services–guidance to find out more.
The following listing may be helpful for building a regular rhythm of worship between Sundays.
During this period of crisis, the Church of Ireland Gazette is being made available free to all at www.gazette.ireland.anglican.org
Following their latest video conference meeting on Friday (1 May), the leaders of Ireland’s main Churches discussed the re–opening of churches and church buildings for collective worship and the possibility of their re–opening for private personal prayer.
The following list of services may be helpful for those who will be unable to attend worship in person at Church of Ireland services this Sunday.
The following listing may be helpful for building a regular rhythm of worship between Sundays.
The buildings may be closed but Church is still open. These sample signs may be helpful for displaying at the front of church buildings during the time in which they continue to be closed due to the Covid–19 pandemic.