The recent global media attention relating to the conflict in Syria has
brought the country and the ongoing humanitarian situation involving
refugees having left in huge numbers for neighbouring countries into
sharp focus. In response, a special Day of Prayer for Syria and its peoples is to take place in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast on Wednesday 23 October, from 9.00am to 5.00pm.
People from across Belfast and beyond who wish to take part are invited to come in to the cathedral at any time during the day for whatever period of time they wish to spend.
Prayers and readings for Syria led by a number of invited speakers will take place on the hour throughout the day and at 1pm and, at the close of the day at 5.30pm, a Service of Reflection will take place with Psalms–based prayers for those affected by conflict and persecution.
The Revd Canon Denise Acheson of St Anne’s Cathedral who is helping to organize the Day of Prayer says, ‘Whether you can come for only 5 minutes or 50 minutes, please come to the cathedral and add your prayers before God for peace at this critical time.’