Archbishop hears Ukrainian peace poem on visit
The Archbishop of Canterbury heard the poem during a service at Hereford Cathedral
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The Archbishop of Canterbury heard a poem about peace written by a Ukrainian girl on a visit to Herefordshire.
The Most Reverend Justin Welby came to churches across the Diocese of Hereford on Saturday to support a project led by the Bishop of Hereford.
The Right Reverend Richard Jackson has called for a "year of prayer" in the area during 2023.
On his visit, the archbishop heard the poem read by Sasha, a Ukrainian girl living and studying in the city, at Hereford Cathedral, a spokesperson for the diocese said.
He also took part in a prayer walk across the city centre and said after the cathedral visit he "could genuinely sense people’s desire for peace in our world".
The archbishop visited other churches, including St Peter's in Hereford, on his visit
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