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.