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GALLERY: Blessing the boats service

GALLERY: Blessing the boats service

Tuesday 22 October 2024

GALLERY: Blessing the boats service

Tuesday 22 October 2024


An annual service to thank "all those whose lives revolve around the sea" has been held in Alderney, with a good turnout despite the wet weather.

Some of those on so-called 'dry land' were soaked to the skin while attending yesterday's service.

Alderney States Member Alex Snowdon was among those in attendance. 

The ecumenical service was held at Braye Harbour from 10:30 yesterday, when the island was being pelted by rain.

alderney boat blessing 2024

Pictured: The service was an ecumenical one - meaning it covered all Christian faiths.

The singing of hymns accompanied the prayers and blessings offered by the island's Christian leaders. 

alderney boat blessing 2024

alderney boat blessing 2024

Pictured: Despite the rain, tens of people turned out for the annual service.

The service allows members of the community the chance to thank those whose lives revolve around the sea.

alderney boat blessing 2024

alderney boat blessing 2024

Pictured: The lives and work of seafarers were honoured during the service.

Pictured above and top: All images with thanks to Alex Snowdon.


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