Holocaust Memorial Day: The Fragility of Freedom

Friday 26 January 10am-11:10am

All are welcome to Exeter Cathedral as this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day events in Exeter begin with an opening ceremony attended by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Chairman of Devon County Council, Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Dean of Exeter Cathedral, Imam of Exeter Mosque, President of Exeter Synagogue and other faith leaders, as well as student ambassadors and primary school choirs.

The ceremony will be followed by talks on the The Fragility of Freedom in today’s world and Rosemary Schonfeld: Finding Relly, both taking place in the Nave of Exeter Cathedral.

10am-10:35am: Opening ceremony

10:35am-10:45am: Talk: The Fragility of Freedom in Today’s World

10:45am-11:10am: Talk: Rosemary Schonfeld: Finding Relly

“Exeter Cathedral is architecture as theatre.”

“A lovely way to spend the afternoon for the whole family.”

“Really lovely, and unexpectedly ‘wow.’”

“I am in a wheelchair, but I could see everything (pretty much!)”

“Well worth the sore neck from time spent looking heavenwards!”

“An oasis of calm…”

“A beautiful choir sang the mass and all the people were friendly and welcoming.”

Holocaust Memorial Day: The Fragility of Freedom