Prayers across the world 100 years on

An ecumenical church service to mark the 100-year anniversary of the Titanic’s sinking was held at St Colman’s Cathedral in Cobh yesterday.

Prayers across the world 100 years on

It was followed by a wreath-laying and closing ecumenical service in the town, which was the last port of call of the ill-fated liner. A wreath-laying ceremony also took place aboard the LE Eithne, at the Titanic’s last anchorage in Cork harbour.

Meanwhile in Belfast, where the ship was built, a minute’s silence was held as a memorial was opened alongside Belfast City Hall marking the centenary.

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