Monthly Archives: June 2026

Synaxarion of the Finding of the Relics of Saint Milburga

Posted on 19 June 2026 by Fr Panteleimon Maxfield

On the twenty-fifth day of June, we commemorate the finding of the precious relics of our Venerable Mother Milburga, abbess of Wenlock, the wonder-worker. Continue reading →

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The Holy Martyr Alban, Protomartyr of Britain (†c.209–c.313)

Posted on 21 June 2026 by Fr Panteleimon Maxfield

Saint Alban, a Roman soldier of Verulamium, sheltered a Christian priest and accepted martyrdom in his place, becoming the Protomartyr of Britain. Continue reading →

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Orthodox Burial Ground

Posted on 16 June 2026 by Fr Panteleimon Maxfield

The Parish of the 318 Holy Fathers has secured 45 burial spaces at Emstrey Cemetery, London Road, Shrewsbury — so that our community can rest together in one place, in graves marked with Orthodox memorial stones. If you would like to reserve a plot for yourself or your family, please get in touch. Continue reading →

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Synaxarion of the Holy Martyr Alban, Protomartyr of Britain

Posted on 21 June 2026 by Fr Panteleimon Maxfield

Romano-British soldier who sheltered a Christian priest, embraced the faith, and was beheaded above Verulamium—the first martyr of Britain. Continue reading →

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Synaxarion of Our Holy Father Mewan, Abbot in Cornwall and Brittany

Posted on 20 June 2026 by Fr Panteleimon Maxfield

Disciple of Saint Samson, Mewan founded churches in Cornwall and Brittany bearing his name and is venerated for healing of the sick. Continue reading →

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Synaxarion of Our Holy Father Adolphus, Missionary Monk

Posted on 16 June 2026 by Fr Panteleimon Maxfield

Brother of Saint Botulph of East Anglia, Adolphus bore the Gospel across the sea to Belgium as a missionary monk in the seventh century. Continue reading →

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Our Holy Mother Edburga of Winchester, Virgin (c.921–†c.951)

Posted on 15 June 2026 by Fr Panteleimon Maxfield

Edburga, daughter of King Edward the Elder, chose the Gospel over jewels and gave her life to God at Winchester’s Nunnaminster. Continue reading →

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Orthodox Crossing: Heads You Win, Tails You Lose…

Posted on 13 June 2026 by JBowe

We all come with gripes, don’t we. Wages. Car tax. War. Rumours of war which we started. Strimming on a hot day at work, which is probably worse than all of the above. We’ve all been there and wagered on

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