Carlisle Cathedral to mark second anniversary of Ukraine invasion

The events will include prayer, services, an illustrated talk, and a symbolic installation, all of which will take place this week.

Today the Cathedral will welcome Professor Serge Plotnikov to give an insight into the history of Mariupol, one of the cities that has been most devastated by the conflict.

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Professor Plotnikov, who has taught at Mariupol universities, will devote his talk to the history and mythology of the city, and figuring out what is true and what is fiction.

The talk, which promises to shed light on this rich history and current struggle, is to be held in the Fratry Hall, and will conclude with a Q&A.

Tickets are available for £7.50 per adult from www.carlislecathedral.org.uk.

A special installation by Ukrainian artist Veronika Zolotoverkha will be on display over the weekend.

Her creation, consisting of a symbolic Ukrainian trident made of lights and the Ukrainian flag, will be placed in the Wilfred Chapel within the Cathedral.

A solemn moment will be shared at Choral Evensong at 3pm on the Sunday, where prayers will be said for those impacted by the continuing situation in Ukraine.

On the commemoration, the Very Revd Jonathan Brewster, Dean of Carlisle, said: "The plight of the people of Ukraine continues to be a focus of our prayers at the cathedral, and we are honoured to be hosting the illustrated talk and installation by Veronika this week.

"We hope that our friends from the Ukrainian community, as well as all within the local area, will feel welcome at their cathedral and encouraged to offer prayers of sorrow and hope on the second anniversary of the invasion.”

For more information and to purchase tickets where necessary, you can visit www.carlislecathedral.org.uk.