'We remember them': Vigil and mass for victims of the Baghdede fire

A mass and a vigil were held at St Peter and Paul Church in Duhok on Sunday, 1 October 2023, to honour and remember all of the dead and injured from the wedding tragedy that hit the people of Baghdede. Naseem Sadiq filed this report, including interviews with relatives of the victims, members of the clergy and Assyrian civil rights activists.

The candlelight vigil held in the courtyard of the Church. Credit: Naseem.jpg

Some photos from the vigil:

Members of the church choir who performed at the vigil. Credit: Naseem.jpg

Reverend Polus Attya of the St Peter and Paul Church in Duhok. Credit: Naseem.jpg