St Edmundsbury Cathedral – Ceremony – HMD 2026

Activity information

Activity type: Public activity

Organisation name: St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Website: https://stedscathedral.org/events/holocaust-memorial-day-service/

Address:
Abbey Gardens
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 1LS
United Kingdom

On Tuesday 27 January, the annual Holocaust Memorial Day Service will take place in the Abbey Gardens Peace Garden at 10.30 am, led by St Edmundsbury Cathedral. This National Day of Remembrance is in honour of victims of genocide.

During Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD), all victims of genocide are remembered, including more recent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. Joining a wide range of people from the local community for the service will be school students, local councillors and the MP who will contribute to the service. As well as the special service at 10.30 am, the Cathedral will be open throughout the day for reflection and contemplation.

Organiser Name