Vigil for Peace

A candlelit 'act of solidarity' brought Oxford city centre to a silent standstill on Sunday as faith and civic leaders were joined by members of the public to call for peace in the Middle East.

Those gathered heard messages from Bishop Steven, Imam Monawar Hussain, founder of the Oxford Foundation, and Louise Gordon, vice president of the Oxford Jewish Congregation, as well as prayers from representatives of Sikh, Hindu and Buddhist faiths.