Across London – a day of humiliation and fasting
10-10-2026 10:00 via ianvisits.co.uk

Across London – a day of humiliation and fasting

On this day, 360 years ago — 10th October 1666 — the entire city observed a day of fasting and prayer in repentance for the Great Fire of London.
The Londoners lamentation
Ordered by King Charles II, the ‘day of fasting and humiliation’ was observed to implore God for mercy and forgiveness for the nation’s sins. Because, of course, it was sin that caused the Great Fire, not a careless baker, which was quite a nice get out of jail card for the baker.
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