Sunday's annual blessing of the graves at Derry City Cemetery brought thousands of families together in a powerful display of community remembrance and tradition as families gathered in quiet prayer.
5. Bishop of Derry Most Rev. Donal McKeown blessing the graves at the Blessing of the graves, City Cemetery, on Sunday June 7.
Tom Heaney (nwpresspics)
6. Bishop of Derry Most Rev. Donal McKeown blessing the graves at the Blessing of the graves, City Cemetery, on Sunday June 7.
Tom Heaney (nwpresspics)
7. Bishop of Derry Most Rev. Donal McKeown blessing the congregation at the Blessing of the graves, City Cemetery, on Sunday June 7.
Tom Heaney (nwpresspics)
8. Blessing of the graves, City Cemetery, on Sunday June 7.
Tom Heaney (nwpresspics)
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