Six hundred candles will be lit in York Minster’s medieval Chapter House as part of the cathedral’s Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration.

Holocaust Memorial Day remembers the six million Jewish people murdered by the Nazis in the Second World War and the millions of other people murdered in genocides which have occurred since. This year’s theme, For a Better Future, focuses on how we can learn both from and about the Holocaust and more recent genocides to commit ourselves to making a better future for everyone.

The event, which will take place on Thursday 23 January at 6.30pm, will include opportunities to listen, reflect and light candles. All are welcome.

Free, pre-booked tickets are required and can be booked HERE or by calling 01904 557200.