Doves releasedAuthor of the article:By Tom Urbaniak • For The Cape Breton PostPublished Sep 03, 2025 1 minute readAs part of the sunrise service on Sept. 1 at St. Mary’s Polish parish,doves were released by Bill Laurie, left, of Pier Community Funeral Home and Rev. Anthony Eboh.Article contentSt. Mary’s Polish Church in Whitney Pier hosted a Sunrise Service for Peace at 6:20 a.m. in the morning on Monday, Sept. 1, to mark the solemn 86th anniversary of the invasion of Poland and the start of the Second World War.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentAttendees prayed in solidarity with all people who are victims of war today and for an end to bombings, suffering, starvation and violence.Article contentArticle content St. Mary’s Polish Parish in Whitney Pier hosted a special Sunrise Service for Peace, including the release of doves at 6:20 a.m on Sept. 1.Article contentThey meditated on how to be peacemakers. September 1 also marked the start of this year’s Nova Scotia Polish Heritage Month, with activities throughout the month.Article contentAs part of the sunrise service, doves were released by Rev. Anthony Eboh and Bill Laurie of Pier Community Funeral Home.Article content Refreshments and a light breakfast followed a short service that was part of the Sept. 1 Sunrise Service of Peace at St. Mary’s Polish Parish. The service included intercessions, reading, singing and silence.Article contentArticle content
Whitney Pier parish holds sunrise service to pray for peace
