A podcast from Westminster Abbey for the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

Introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle.

Recorded at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

Readers:
General Sir Nicholas Carter GCB, CBE, DSO, Chief of the Defence Staff
The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian
Barbara Weatherill, VE Day veteran

Introduction: The Dean
Reading: Psalm 46 (General Sir Nicholas Carter)
Gospel Reading: John 15:9-17 (Canon Hawkey)
Address: The Dean
Reflection: Barbara Weatherill
Anthem: Vaughan Williams Lord, thou hast been our refuge
Prayers: The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor
Blessing: The Dean
Hymn: Herbert Howells All my hope on God is founded

Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).

This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.