Chelmsford Cathedral joined with the Salvation Army for a day of national reflection to mark the second anniversary of the global pandemic on Wednesday.
The Cathedral grounds were open all day for refreshments and to lend a listening ear to visitors who were in need of someone to talk to and a cup of tea. There was also the opportunity to remember a loved one in the memorial garden in the Cathedral.
At 12 noon, in the sunshine, as the nation came together to mark the day with a minute's silence, the Cathedral held the first of two services in the grounds. The service was led by the Vice Dean Canon Ivor Moody, accompanied by Cathedral choristers and the Salvation Army band.
In the evening, civic dignitaries came together with the local community, to again mark the day with another service, this time held in the Cathedral building. Just before 8pm, they were led outside by the Bishop of Chelmsford with lighted candles to again come together and remember those they had lost. Marie Curie, who had spearheaded the day, had suggested that people light candles to remember at 8pm and the congregation did this against the backdrop of the Cathedral, illuminated in yellow as it is each night.
A recording of the service will be available later today, by clicking on the link below.
