Archbishop Cushley joined fellow Scottish religious leaders and Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, for a candle-lighting ceremony for peace at St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh.
The event was convened by Chief Imam Dr Sayed Razawi OBE and candles were lit by Chief Imam Dr Sayed Razawi OBE.
Candles were lit by:
- The Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
- The Most Rev Leo Cushley, Archbishop of St Andrews & Edinburgh
- The Most Revd Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church
- Rabbi Moshe Rubin, Senior Rabbi of Scotland
- Dr Srihari Vallabhajosula, Hindu Leader in Scotland
- Ms Ravinder Kaur Nijjar, Member of the Religions for Peace European Council of Religious Leaders
- Ms Ravinder Kaur Nijjar, Member of the Religions for Peace European Council of Religious Leaders
The gathering on Wednesday centred on the shared act of candle-lighting for peace, and emphasised the enduring virtues of reconciliation, mutual responsibility, and social harmony.
It took place at a time when communities across Scotland are reflecting on how best to nurture cohesion, safeguard one another’s dignity, and respond constructively to social pressures affecting public life.
Archbishop Cushley said: “I am glad to stand once again with faith and civic leaders in this simple but profound act.
“Lighting a candle together affirms our shared humanity, our responsibility to one another, and our determination to choose peace and understanding in challenging times.
“Such gestures remind us that even small acts, undertaken together, can help shape a more hopeful future.”
