Revealed on 3 July 2025
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Worship leaders are inspired to mark the thirtieth anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide this Sunday and pray for peace.
Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the Common Meeting, mentioned it is very important “study the teachings of historical past” and pray for individuals who nonetheless bear the scars of struggle to at the present time.
She known as on church members to wish for peace and for all folks affected by conflicts the world over, previous and current.
In July 1995, Bosnian Serb forces led by Common Ratko Mladić massacred 8,372 males and boys in Srebrenica, a city in jap Bosnia, the best atrocity on European soil for the reason that Second World Conflict.
Along with the murders, greater than 20,000 civilians had been expelled from the world—a course of often called ethnic cleaning – and between 20,000 and 50,000 ladies had been raped throughout the Bosnian struggle (1992- 1995).
Mrs Frew has written to ministers and presbytery clerks to encourage them to incorporate an act of remembrance in church providers on Sunday forward of the thirtieth anniversary memorial day on 11 July.
She wrote. “Thirty years in the past, the Bosnian struggle ripped aside a multi-ethnic nation within the coronary heart of Europe – 100,000 folks had been killed.
“No village, city or household was unaffected and the one worst atrocity occurred within the city of Srebrenica in July 1995.
“Over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim males and boys had been systematically murdered by Serb forces.
“This genocide was the worst atrocity in Europe for the reason that Holocaust.”
We should study the teachings of historical past
Mrs Frew quoted the poet Steve Turner who wrote ‘Historical past repeats itself, has to, no person listens’.
“He is so proper, we’re nonetheless residing in a world of struggle and worry, inhumanity and horror,” she added.
“We have not discovered the teachings of historical past.”
The Moderator mentioned genocide “doesn’t occur in a single day”.
“Politicians and others unfold worry and hatred, breaking up many years of belief in communities, turning neighbour in opposition to neighbour,” she added.
“In Bosnia, and lots of different locations, the world did too little, too late to stop or cease this.
“We have to study the teachings of historical past, please take time to recollect Srebrenica this weekend.
“Pray for individuals who nonetheless bear the scars of struggle, pray that the dignity and price of every particular person will likely be recognised and valued, pray for peace in our world at this time.”
Assets can be found from Past Srebrenica, a charity that promotes consciousness of the Srebrenica genocide and wider atrocities in opposition to the Bosnian inhabitants.
Formally often called Remembering Srebrenica Scotland, its first chairperson was Very Rev Dr Lorna Hood, Moderator of the Common Meeting 2013-14.
Photograph by John Younger
Nationwide and native memorial occasions had been held on 8 Could to commemorate Victory in Europe Day and the ending of the Second World Conflict in Europe.
In August, the nation will mark 80 years for the reason that atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan and the anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.
Revealed on 3 July 2025
2 minutes learn
Worship leaders are inspired to mark the thirtieth anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide this Sunday and pray for peace.
Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the Common Meeting, mentioned it is very important “study the teachings of historical past” and pray for individuals who nonetheless bear the scars of struggle to at the present time.
She known as on church members to wish for peace and for all folks affected by conflicts the world over, previous and current.
In July 1995, Bosnian Serb forces led by Common Ratko Mladić massacred 8,372 males and boys in Srebrenica, a city in jap Bosnia, the best atrocity on European soil for the reason that Second World Conflict.
Along with the murders, greater than 20,000 civilians had been expelled from the world—a course of often called ethnic cleaning – and between 20,000 and 50,000 ladies had been raped throughout the Bosnian struggle (1992- 1995).
Mrs Frew has written to ministers and presbytery clerks to encourage them to incorporate an act of remembrance in church providers on Sunday forward of the thirtieth anniversary memorial day on 11 July.
She wrote. “Thirty years in the past, the Bosnian struggle ripped aside a multi-ethnic nation within the coronary heart of Europe – 100,000 folks had been killed.
“No village, city or household was unaffected and the one worst atrocity occurred within the city of Srebrenica in July 1995.
“Over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim males and boys had been systematically murdered by Serb forces.
“This genocide was the worst atrocity in Europe for the reason that Holocaust.”
We should study the teachings of historical past
Mrs Frew quoted the poet Steve Turner who wrote ‘Historical past repeats itself, has to, no person listens’.
“He is so proper, we’re nonetheless residing in a world of struggle and worry, inhumanity and horror,” she added.
“We have not discovered the teachings of historical past.”
The Moderator mentioned genocide “doesn’t occur in a single day”.
“Politicians and others unfold worry and hatred, breaking up many years of belief in communities, turning neighbour in opposition to neighbour,” she added.
“In Bosnia, and lots of different locations, the world did too little, too late to stop or cease this.
“We have to study the teachings of historical past, please take time to recollect Srebrenica this weekend.
“Pray for individuals who nonetheless bear the scars of struggle, pray that the dignity and price of every particular person will likely be recognised and valued, pray for peace in our world at this time.”
Assets can be found from Past Srebrenica, a charity that promotes consciousness of the Srebrenica genocide and wider atrocities in opposition to the Bosnian inhabitants.
Formally often called Remembering Srebrenica Scotland, its first chairperson was Very Rev Dr Lorna Hood, Moderator of the Common Meeting 2013-14.
Photograph by John Younger
Nationwide and native memorial occasions had been held on 8 Could to commemorate Victory in Europe Day and the ending of the Second World Conflict in Europe.
In August, the nation will mark 80 years for the reason that atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan and the anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.
Revealed on 3 July 2025
2 minutes learn
Worship leaders are inspired to mark the thirtieth anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide this Sunday and pray for peace.
Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the Common Meeting, mentioned it is very important “study the teachings of historical past” and pray for individuals who nonetheless bear the scars of struggle to at the present time.
She known as on church members to wish for peace and for all folks affected by conflicts the world over, previous and current.
In July 1995, Bosnian Serb forces led by Common Ratko Mladić massacred 8,372 males and boys in Srebrenica, a city in jap Bosnia, the best atrocity on European soil for the reason that Second World Conflict.
Along with the murders, greater than 20,000 civilians had been expelled from the world—a course of often called ethnic cleaning – and between 20,000 and 50,000 ladies had been raped throughout the Bosnian struggle (1992- 1995).
Mrs Frew has written to ministers and presbytery clerks to encourage them to incorporate an act of remembrance in church providers on Sunday forward of the thirtieth anniversary memorial day on 11 July.
She wrote. “Thirty years in the past, the Bosnian struggle ripped aside a multi-ethnic nation within the coronary heart of Europe – 100,000 folks had been killed.
“No village, city or household was unaffected and the one worst atrocity occurred within the city of Srebrenica in July 1995.
“Over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim males and boys had been systematically murdered by Serb forces.
“This genocide was the worst atrocity in Europe for the reason that Holocaust.”
We should study the teachings of historical past
Mrs Frew quoted the poet Steve Turner who wrote ‘Historical past repeats itself, has to, no person listens’.
“He is so proper, we’re nonetheless residing in a world of struggle and worry, inhumanity and horror,” she added.
“We have not discovered the teachings of historical past.”
The Moderator mentioned genocide “doesn’t occur in a single day”.
“Politicians and others unfold worry and hatred, breaking up many years of belief in communities, turning neighbour in opposition to neighbour,” she added.
“In Bosnia, and lots of different locations, the world did too little, too late to stop or cease this.
“We have to study the teachings of historical past, please take time to recollect Srebrenica this weekend.
“Pray for individuals who nonetheless bear the scars of struggle, pray that the dignity and price of every particular person will likely be recognised and valued, pray for peace in our world at this time.”
Assets can be found from Past Srebrenica, a charity that promotes consciousness of the Srebrenica genocide and wider atrocities in opposition to the Bosnian inhabitants.
Formally often called Remembering Srebrenica Scotland, its first chairperson was Very Rev Dr Lorna Hood, Moderator of the Common Meeting 2013-14.
Photograph by John Younger
Nationwide and native memorial occasions had been held on 8 Could to commemorate Victory in Europe Day and the ending of the Second World Conflict in Europe.
In August, the nation will mark 80 years for the reason that atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan and the anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.
Revealed on 3 July 2025
2 minutes learn
Worship leaders are inspired to mark the thirtieth anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide this Sunday and pray for peace.
Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the Common Meeting, mentioned it is very important “study the teachings of historical past” and pray for individuals who nonetheless bear the scars of struggle to at the present time.
She known as on church members to wish for peace and for all folks affected by conflicts the world over, previous and current.
In July 1995, Bosnian Serb forces led by Common Ratko Mladić massacred 8,372 males and boys in Srebrenica, a city in jap Bosnia, the best atrocity on European soil for the reason that Second World Conflict.
Along with the murders, greater than 20,000 civilians had been expelled from the world—a course of often called ethnic cleaning – and between 20,000 and 50,000 ladies had been raped throughout the Bosnian struggle (1992- 1995).
Mrs Frew has written to ministers and presbytery clerks to encourage them to incorporate an act of remembrance in church providers on Sunday forward of the thirtieth anniversary memorial day on 11 July.
She wrote. “Thirty years in the past, the Bosnian struggle ripped aside a multi-ethnic nation within the coronary heart of Europe – 100,000 folks had been killed.
“No village, city or household was unaffected and the one worst atrocity occurred within the city of Srebrenica in July 1995.
“Over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim males and boys had been systematically murdered by Serb forces.
“This genocide was the worst atrocity in Europe for the reason that Holocaust.”
We should study the teachings of historical past
Mrs Frew quoted the poet Steve Turner who wrote ‘Historical past repeats itself, has to, no person listens’.
“He is so proper, we’re nonetheless residing in a world of struggle and worry, inhumanity and horror,” she added.
“We have not discovered the teachings of historical past.”
The Moderator mentioned genocide “doesn’t occur in a single day”.
“Politicians and others unfold worry and hatred, breaking up many years of belief in communities, turning neighbour in opposition to neighbour,” she added.
“In Bosnia, and lots of different locations, the world did too little, too late to stop or cease this.
“We have to study the teachings of historical past, please take time to recollect Srebrenica this weekend.
“Pray for individuals who nonetheless bear the scars of struggle, pray that the dignity and price of every particular person will likely be recognised and valued, pray for peace in our world at this time.”
Assets can be found from Past Srebrenica, a charity that promotes consciousness of the Srebrenica genocide and wider atrocities in opposition to the Bosnian inhabitants.
Formally often called Remembering Srebrenica Scotland, its first chairperson was Very Rev Dr Lorna Hood, Moderator of the Common Meeting 2013-14.
Photograph by John Younger
Nationwide and native memorial occasions had been held on 8 Could to commemorate Victory in Europe Day and the ending of the Second World Conflict in Europe.
In August, the nation will mark 80 years for the reason that atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan and the anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.
