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INTERFAITH SERVICE HONORS MARATHON BOMBING VICTIMS

By Yvonne Chan/Boston.com correspondent
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U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle attend an inter-faith memorial service for the victims of the bombing at the Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts April 18, 2013. Two explosions hit the Boston Marathon as runners crossed the finish line on Monday killing at least three people and injuring over 100 others. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: CRIME LAW SPORT ATHLETICS POLITICS)

    President and Michelle Obama attended an interfaith healing service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston for victims of Monday's Boston Marathon explosions.

    BRIAN SNYDER/Reuters

    INTERFAITH SERVICE HONORS MARATHON BOMBING VICTIMS

    Boston, MA - 4/18/13 - Boston Police march in formation to circle the Cathedral of the Holy Cross for security for the President's visit. (Globe staff photo / Bill Greene) section:metro

    Boston police marched in formation to circle the Cathedral of the Holy Cross before the interfaith service on April 18 to honor the victims of the Marathon bombings. Special guests include President Obama, who was expected to speak, and cellish Yo-Yo Ma, who was expected to perform.

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    Boston Mayor Tom Menino passes President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama during an interfaith healing service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston, Thursday, April 18, 2013, for victims of Monday's Boston Marathon explosions. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

    Mayor Thomas M. Menino passed President and Michelle Obama during the service. Menino stood up despite a broken leg to address the crowd on Boston’s resilience.

    Charles Krupa/Associated Press
    People attend the "Healing Our City: An Interfaith Service" dedicated to those who were gravely wounded or killed in the Boston Marathon bombing, at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 18, 2013. Obama heads to Boston to mourn victims of the deadly marathon attacks, as investigators study images of a suspect who may have planted the bombs. No arrests have been made in connection with Monday's twin bombings near the finish line of the race, which sent metal fragments and nails into a crowd of thousands of runners and spectators, killing three people and wounding 180. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SamadJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

    People attended the "Healing Our City: An Interfaith Service" dedicated to those who were gravely wounded or killed in the Boston Marathon bombing.

    JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images
    U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle attend an inter-faith memorial service for the victims of the bombing at the Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts April 18, 2013. Two explosions hit the Boston Marathon as runners crossed the finish line on Monday killing at least three people and injuring over 100 others. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: CRIME LAW SPORT ATHLETICS POLITICS)

    President and Michelle Obama attended an interfaith healing service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston for victims of Monday's Boston Marathon explosions.

    BRIAN SNYDER/Reuters
    Boston, MA - 4/18/13 - People wait for the start of the service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross following the marathon bombings. (Globe staff photo / Bill Greene) section:metro

    People waited for the start of the service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross following the Marathon bombings.

    Bill Greene/Globe Staff
    Boston, MA - 4/18/13 - Former Massachusetts Governors Jane Swift and Mitt Romney kiss before the service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross following the marathon bombings. (Globe staff photo / Bill Greene) section:metro

    Former Massachusetts governors Jane Swift and Mitt Romney greeted each other before the service.

    Bill Greene/Globe Staff
    Marathon runner Nathan Finney of Boston and his daughter Mckenna, 5, gather with others ahead of an interfaith service with President Barack Obama at Cathedral of the Holy Cross, held in the wake of Monday's Boston Marathon explosions, which killed at least three and injured more than 140, Thursday, April 18, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

    Marathon runner Nathan Finney of Boston and his daughter Mckenna, 5, gathered with others ahead of an interfaith service.

    Matt Rourke/Associated Press

    The cathedral holds some 2,000 people; about half the seats will be reserved for invited guests, organizers said, including victims’ families, first responders, medical personnel, government officials, and volunteers from the Boston Athletic Association

    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff
    Boston, MA - 4/18/13 - People embrace in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross before the President's visit. (Globe staff photo / Bill Greene) section:metro

    People embraced in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross before the president's visit.

    Bill Greene/Globe Staff
    President Barack Obama hugs Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass., after arriving at Boston's Logan International Airport, Thursday, April 18, 2013. The Obama's are attending the "Healing Our City: An Interfaith Service," dedicated to those who were gravely wounded or killed in Monday’s bombing near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis is at left. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

    Representive Edward Markey greeted President Obama as he arrived at Logan Airport to attend the service.

    Susan Walsh/Associated Press
    Boston Police officers on bicycles are seen outside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross where U.S. President Barack Obama is scheduled to attend an interfaith service for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings in Boston, Massachusetts April 18, 2013. Obama was due to visit Boston on Thursday to attend a memorial service for victims of the Boston Marathon bombing amid a manhunt for a suspect seen on video taken before two blasts struck near the finish line on Monday. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi (UNITED STATES - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW SPORT ATHLETICS)

    Boston police officers rode bicycles outside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross where President Obama was scheduled to attend an interfaith service.

    JESSICA RINALDI/Reuters

    Cellist Yo-Yo Ma warmed up prior to the services.

    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff

    Police officers waited for the service to start at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.

    Titled “Healing Our City,” the service will include readings, prayers, and reflections from clergy of different faiths.

    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff

    “Our city needs prayer,” said Lorri Miner of Quincy who was outside of the cathedral.

    Wesley Lowery/Globe staff

    People waited in line outside to get one of the first come, first served tickets available to the public.

    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff

    Security barriers were set up in front of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.

    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff

    Daughters of Mary of Nazareth ate doughnuts while waiting in line for free tickets.

    David L. Ryan/Globe Staff
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