Justin Welby joined the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall for a visit to Borough Market to see how traders, restaurateurs and shoppers have recovered from the deadly attacks and were preparing for Christmas.
Knife-wielding attackers ran amok at the popular London food market, stabbing passers-by after mowing down pedestrians on nearby London Bridge.
After touring the many stalls, chatting to shoppers, meeting traders and sampling their goods, from cheese to nuts, the trio spoke to a group of people who experienced the attack or whose staff helped clients to safety.
Archbishop Justin told Premier it was "striking" how cohesive the market community and nearby Southwark Cathedral have become since the tragedy.
"The communities just came together in the most powerful way and supported each other," he said.
"Seeing the way picked themselves up and moving forward powerfully, you see the work of the spirit of God enabling people to overcome these terrible events."
Fantastic to spend time with wonderful people at London Ambulance Service and Borough Market this morning. pic.twitter.com/WuNMde1xcb
— Justin Welby ن (@JustinWelby) December 13, 2017
Following the Borough Market visit, Prince Charles and Camilla attended a Service of Light with Archbishop Justin at the Southwark Cathedral.
The Prince and The Duchess heard more about the Church's outreach work and meet members of the wider community, including representatives from the local Mosque and volunteers from local charities, including those who offered support to victims following the London Bridge attack, such as street pastors.
The Very Rev. Andrew Nunn, Dean of Southwark Cathedral told the attendees that the resilience of the London Bridge community is evidence that "darkness hasn't overcome, hope and love remain strong, and the light still shines".
Immediately after the attack, the church's members were out on the streets talking and praying with residents, traders and business owners after the attack. Rev. Nunn told Premier it's something they still do.
"It's been six months, and in many ways it feels a long time but it's not.
"People are still in the process of recovery because the events of that night were life changing in many ways. Some of it is negative of course. For the injured and for those who are bereaved, it's life changing in ways I can't begin to imagine," he said.
"But it's also been life changing for us as a community. The strength of community which was always there has developed. The place of the cathedral within that community has also been strengthened."
Listen to the Very Rev. Andrew Nunn speaking with Premier's Tola Mbakwe here:
