Service at Shrewsbury Abbey on Sunday 3 August to commemorate World War I
News from our partners Shropshire Lieutenancy Office
The Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Sir Algernon Heber-Percy KCVO, has arranged a special service to commemorate 100 years since the commencement of World War I to be held at Shrewsbury Abbey on Sunday 3 August 2014 commencing at 10am.
Leading the service will be the Vicar of Shrewsbury Abbey the Rev Paul Firmin, together with the Right Reverend Mark Rylands, Bishop of Shrewsbury and Father David Mawson, Chaplain, 1st Battalion, The Royal Irish Regiment.
Representatives from a cross section of society have been invited to the service. The role of Shropshire in World War I will be read by Councillor Malcolm Pate, Chairman of Shropshire Council. The lessons will be read by Major General J Crackett TD, Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff (Reserves and Cadets) and Group Captain APT Smith MA RAF, Station Commander RAF Shawbury.
The Lord-Lieutenant will be leading a special Prayer at the service. The Lord-Lieutenant said:
“The service to mark the centenary of the beginning of World War I promises to be a very special occasion. I am looking forward to seeing so many people from all across the county to help commemorate this important anniversary.”
