Liturgical Readings
HMD is not faith-specific and we encourage people of all faiths and none to mark HMD. Many faith and inter faith groups are already participating and include readings and prayers in their services.
Suitable readings for specific faiths are suggested below. You may find our faith podcast of interest.
Rabbi Barry Marcus (Central London Synagogue) and Churches Together in Britain and Ireland have helped to compile these readings.
Each year, CTBI in partnership with CCJ produce resources for Holocaust Memorial Day.
Display these resources by genocide:
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1 Corinthians 12. 12-31a
One Body with Many Members
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El Male Rachamim
A transcript of El Male Rachamim suitable for use in HMD activities.
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Luke 4.14-21
Luke 4. 14-21. Suitable for use at HMD ceremonies.
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Nehemiah 8 1-3; 5-6; 8-10
All the people gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had given to Israel…
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Prayers for Holocaust Memorial Day
Appropriate Prayers for Holocaust Memorial Day.
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Prayers of Penitence
Prayers suitable for HMD.
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Psalm 19
God’s Glory in Creation and the Law
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Revelation 12: 1-5a
The Woman and the Dragon
