A special reflective service will take place at Leicester Cathedral later this summer, to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of the Second World War.
Held on the eve of the anniversary (Thursday, August 14), the service will offer space for remembrance and reflection on the end of the Second World War, which came just days after the devastating atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Picture: Leicester Cathedral
Members of the public are invited to attend the service at 5:30pm, which invites people to pause and consider the ongoing instability of the world, the continued proliferation of nuclear weapons, and the deep and enduring need for peace.
Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Mike Kapur OBE CstJ, said: “Marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day gives us an opportunity to reflect not only on the end of one of the darkest chapters in our history, but also on the sacrifices made by so many, including those from Leicester and Leicestershire. It is vital that we remember the past in order to build a more peaceful future.”
The service, at will include prayers, readings and moments of silence, offering a quiet and powerful tribute to those affected by the war and its aftermath.
