January 19, 2021: Cathedral Bell Tolling for 400,000 COVID Deaths

On Jan. 19, 2021, as our nation marks 400,000 lives lost to the COVID-19 pandemic, Washington National Cathedral tolled its mourning bell 400 times -- once for every 1,000 dead.

We toll this 12-ton bell for every funeral held at the Cathedral. Funerals mourn the loss, but they also celebrate the lives of our loved ones, and point us to the hope of resurrection.

This gesture cannot replace the lives lost, but we hope it will help each American mourn the toll of this pandemic.

The paper doves displayed are part of the Les Colombes installation in the Cathedral's nave by German artist Michael Pendry. The doves embody our resolve to be kind to our fellow human, and to do our part in making a better tomorrow. Learn more at cathedral.org/doves

Learn more about the Cathedral's COVID-19 memorial project at cathedral.org/covidmemorial.

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