United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough

The Church of Ireland Interfaith Working Group and the Sanctuary in Faith stream of Places of Sanctuary invite you to join them for an evening discussion on the beauty of nature and reliving the stories that shape our heritage. This free online event takes place on Monday November 9 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. 

 

Sanctuary in Nature and Heritage is an initiative that aims to provide a place of sanctuary through Irish natural landscapes, wildflowers, and wildlife, and built heritage and cultural sites, for people new to Ireland.

 

The brainchild of Paddy Woodworth, an Irish environmental writer, and Muhammad Achour, a Syrian architect, Sanctuary in Nature and Heritage is built around natural and cultural sites that become meeting points for refugees, international protection applicants and Irish people to learn together about the the landscapes, wildlife and architecture that surrounds us.

 

This online event will offer the opportunity to hear from organisers and participants and learn more about the impact of this wonderful initiative, founded on intercultural and interfaith friendship and sharing.

 

The Sanctuary in Nature and Heritage initiative began in 2017 and to date has organised more than 30 excursions, involving over 300 participants and 40 volunteers. Collaborations have included county councils, local authority integration teams, the Heritage Council and the OPW.