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A candlelit Vigil is to be held in York Minster on Sunday 27th February
for all those missing and to mark the 37th Birthday of
Claudia Lawrence,
the York chef who has been missing for nearly two years.
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Claudia Lawrence |
The informal procession will be led by
Kate McCann, mother of missing
Madeleine
McCann and Peter Lawrence, father of missing Claudia
Lawrence.
The procession will begin from the Mansion House, St.Helen's Square at
2.30 pm, entering the West Doors of the Minster at 2.45 pm for the short
Vigil at the High Altar where candles will be lit. Both the Archbishop
of York, Dr
John Sentamu and the Dean of York, The Very Revd Keith Jones
will officiate.
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| Peter
Lawrence and Kate McCann lead procession to York Minster |
Peter Lawrence, Claudia's father, who has searched tirelessly for her
and is a member of the York Minster congregation, said "This continues
to be a tragedy for all of us who care about and love Claudia but I want
this Vigil, not to be just for her, but for others missing, their
relatives, friends and the general public who have been so kind in their
support."
The Archbishop of York said, "I hope many people will join us at the
Vigil and hold in prayer the families and friends of Claudia Lawrence,
and all those who have gone missing as we remember them in our thoughts
and prayers."
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| Peter
Lawrence and Kate McCann at Vigil |
The Dean of York said, "Through the ages, York Minster has been a focus
for pilgrims and others on their journey. I am looking forward to
welcoming all those coming for this Vigil for the Missing and hope they
find peace and support whilst they are in this holy place."
Martin Dales, Peter Lawrence's friend and spokesman, said, "It is also
hoped that even if people can't physically make it to York, they will
join us at 2.45 pm from wherever they are and have their own personal
silence for Claudia and all those Missing." |
