The nurse was jailed last month for the murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of six more.
The Very Rev Dr Tim Stratford, who led the service, said Letby's crimes had caused a "deep sense of shock" in the community.
He said: "Although we kind of knew these verdicts were coming, it did take me by surprise. How could this happen in this community? These are truly shocking events. "This really is an opportunity for the community to come together and look forward in hope and look forward to some healing."Retired consultant Dr John Gibbs, who was one of the doctors who blew the whistle on Letby, was in attendance with other Countess of Chester Hospital staff.
Dr Gibbs, who gave evidence at Letby's trial, said: "It's very hard to make sense of all that's happened and why it happened, it's very difficult to appreciate the huge anguish caused to the families concerned.He added: "Terribly sadly we remember the seven babies who were killed, but we know the police are looking into whether there are any other babies so sadly this may not be the end.
The Crown Prosecution Service said there would be hearing at Manchester Crown Court on 25 September toWhy not follow BBC North West on
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