Monthly Archives: February 2025

Chad, Bishop of Lichfield

Posted on 28 February 2025 by admin

Saint Chad was one of three brothers born in Northumbria, and was educated at the monastery on Lindisfarne under Saint Aidan. In 664 he succeeded his brother, Cedd as Abbot of Lastingham.  In 669 that Chad became Bishop of Lichfield

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Milburga, Abbess of Wenlock

Posted on 21 February 2025 by admin

On 23 February (dormition) and 25 June (discovery of relics), we commemorate our venerable mother, Milburga, princess and abbess of Much Wenlock.  We celebrate Matins and Divine Liturgy for the feasts.  Milburga is the founder of the Church of the 318 Holy Fathers and John the Baptist. Continue reading →

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Saturday of Souls: In the Hope of the Resurrection of Christ

Posted on 19 February 2025 by admin

On 22 February, at 10am, there will be a Divine Liturgy and Memorial service for Ψυχοσάββατο – Moșii de iarnă – Задушница – Saturday of Souls. In the Orthodox Church, there is an important and long-standing tradition of praying for

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Thursday Evening: Meal, Catechetical Talk, and Paraklesis Service

Posted on 12 February 2025 by admin

Join us on Thursday 13th February, 6pm to 8pm, as we gather for a meal followed by a short catechetical talk about the Great Fast and Paraklesis. What to Expect: Meal at St. Windefride’s school: We’ll start the evening with a

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Werburgh, Abbess of Mercia

Posted on 1 February 2025 by admin

Werburgh, a princess of Mercia, exchanged her coronet for a veil early in life and became a great foundress and leader of monastic communities in East Anglia and Mercia.  Her greatness in life is reflected in her veneration in death. 

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