The Dean of Canterbury said it was important for religious leaders to call for calm during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
A vigil has been held at Canterbury Cathedral urging people to “come together in human solidarity” as the Israel-Hamas conflict continued.
Dozens of people gathered in the rain holding electric candles and lights, while some tied ribbons of peace to railings outside the cathedral.Ahead of the gathering, Mr Monteith said: “It’s easy to feel very helpless and hopeless in these situations but I think one of the things we can do is come together with a sense of solidarity, and with each other as human beings, as sisters and brothers.
The Anglican cleric invited representatives of the Jewish, Muslim and Christian communities to take part, and a silence was held to remember those killed, kidnapped and injured.Mr Monteith said the three faiths are connected with a “common heritage” in their stories and a time of silence can renew a “sense of connectedness” and inspire people to do something positive in the face of hardship.
Those attending were told in advance that it would be a non-political event, with no political slogans, signs or symbols permitted.
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