Silence for Manchester Victims

Tuesday May 23 2017

The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland held a minute’s silence this morning to remember the victims of last night’s terrorist attack in Manchester, remembering in prayer everyone who had been affected.

The Moderator of the Assembly, the Rt Rev Dr Derek Browning, said: “When the news of this appalling and brutal act in Manchester came to us, most of us will have been stunned.

“That young people and children, with others, could be the subject of what Police are now treating as a premeditated act of violence is beyond comprehension. There is no cause, political or religious, that justifies actions of senseless brutality, anywhere or at any time.

“Today the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland offers its prayer and deepest concern to all who have been caught up in this action. The young people and their families and friends, the emergency and security services, and the people of that great city of Manchester.

“We pray for them and send our sincerest wishes of peace to come in this heart-rending situation.

“In times like these we are not defeated by fear. We stand quietly in our faith. God remains with us and all of his children.”

22 people are confirmed dead and more than 50 were injured in the attack, following a concert by pop star Ariana Grande.

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