The day after Coventry Cathedral was bombed on 14th November 1940, Provost Howard made a commitment not to seek revenge but to strive for forgiveness and ultimately reconciliation with those responsible, at the time seen to be very radical thinking as we were still at war with Germany. In this BBC Radio clip 6 weeks after the Blitz, Provost Howard gave a message on Christmas Day on building a kinder, more Christ-like world, a message that that Cathedral holds close to this day. 🎧 BBC recording,

A Merry Christmas from all of us at Coventry Cathedral, we wish you a peaceful and hope-filled day! Join us to celebrate at 10.30am for the Christmas Day Eucharist as we give thanks for the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. All are very welcome to join us! https://www.coventrycathedral.org.uk/worship-music/services | Coventry Cathedral

For the lovers of architecture, history, art and places of beauty and peace why not choose Coventry Cathedral to visit this Valentine’s Day. #valentinesday #coventry #coventrycathedral #placestovisit | Coventry Cathedral