Diocese of Down & Dromore

Celebrating St Patrick in a pandemic

Because of COVID restrictions, we moved our annual St Patrick’s Day celebrations online with a virtual Prayer Pilgrimage and a live–streamed service from Down Cathedral. The theme was ‘When Faith Gets Shaken’ and we were joined on video by speakers Patrick Regan and Andy Flannagan. The wreath was laid by a local mental health nurse, Mr Jackie Breen.

  • Just two pilgrims this year
    Just two pilgrims this year
  • Bishop David and Dean Henry Hull
    Bishop David and Dean Henry Hull
  • First prayer stop
    First prayer stop
  • A prayer for the churches in Downpatrick
    A prayer for the churches in Downpatrick
  • Arriving at Down Cathedral
    Arriving at Down Cathedral
  • A small procession this year
    A small procession this year
  • Welcome from the Dean of Down
    Welcome from the Dean of Down
  • Soloist Ruth Thompson
    Soloist Ruth Thompson
  • Michael McCracken on piano
    Michael McCracken on piano
  • Bishop David
    Bishop David
  • Revd Julie Bell gives the Bible reading
    Revd Julie Bell gives the Bible reading
  • Our speakers via video, Andy Flannagan and Patrick Regan
    Our speakers via video, Andy Flannagan and Patrick Regan
  • The wreath was laid by Jackie Breen
    The wreath was laid by Jackie Breen
  • Socially distanced at Patricks grave. Joined by Revd David Steers and Fr John Murray
    Socially distanced at Patricks grave. Joined by Revd David Steers and Fr John Murray
  • Bishop chats with Jackie who is a mental health nurse
    Bishop chats with Jackie who is a mental health nurse
  • With Capt Gary Roberts, a member of the LAMP team
    With Capt Gary Roberts, a member of the LAMP team
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