A Service of Remembrance with Thanksgiving this evening took place on the Eve of VE Day’s 80th anniversary in St Patrick’s Cathedral, on the Hill of Armagh, with Archbishop John McDowell as preacher.
In a new video as part of the Church of Ireland’s Inspiring Angles series, Librarian and Archivist Dr Susan Hood recalls how the vision and generosity of Rosamond Stephen led to the founding of the Representative Church Body Library in a turbulent time of Irish history.
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.
A film produced by Radharc Films to mark the centenary of Disestablishment of the Church of Ireland, broadcast on RTÉ in 1970. This special screening for General Synod 2025, which begins this Friday (9th May), has been made possible with the permission of The Radharc Trust:
The Revd Dr John Alderdice’s Sermon for the VE Day Thanksgiving Service at Belfast Cathedral on Sunday, 4th May 2025. Dr Alderdice is the President of the Methodist Church in Ireland.
Dean Stephen Forde’s words of welcome at the beginning of the Civic Service in Belfast Cathedral (Sunday, 4th May) to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
Prayers from the Belfast Cathedral service on Sunday afternoon (4th May 2025) to mark 80 years from Victory in Europe.
A sermon by Archbishop John McDowell preached as part of this morning’s RTÉ Service on Sunday led by the Primate’s Reference Group on Ethnic Diversity, Inclusion and Racial Justice.
The importance of people of minority faiths having continued access to education in their own ethos was highlighted at the Council of Schools Charities’ annual meeting on Monday (April 28).
On 8th May 1945, five young soldiers bowed in prayer and thanksgiving in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, as the Second World War in Europe concluded. You’re very welcome to join with us as we also remember this special day 80 years on.
