This week Carlisle Cathedral will mark the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine through prayer, services, an illustrated talk, and a symbolic installation.
On Thursday, February 22, the Cathedral will welcome Professor Serge Plotnikov to the Fratry Hall, to hear his illustrated talk on the history of the city of Mariupol, one of the country’s most devastated cities since the war began.
Mariupol drew universal attention with the tragic events of spring 2022. Prof Plotnikov, a professor at both Mariupol universities, can satisfy the curiosity of those who wish to learn more about the history of the city and the region.
This talk is given in Ukrainian with English translation with a Q&A afterwards.
On Saturday, February 24 and Sunday, February 25, the cathedral will host a special installation by Veronika Zolotoverkha, a Ukrainian artist, and displaced person, living in Carlisle.
Veronika will be creating a symbolic art piece outlining the Ukrainian Trident, made from lights, and the Ukrainian flag, which will be situated in the Wilfred Chapel within the cathedral. Visitors are encouraged to come and view the installation throughout the weekend.
At choral evensong on Sunday, held in the cathedral at 3pm, prayers will be said for those affected by the ongoing situation in Ukraine.
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.”
