Thank you so much to all those who have so generously donated supplies for the Ukrainian refugees!!! The response has been wonderful. Please check regularly our webpage on support for the refugees as the priorities of what is required changes from day to day.
Cheesefare Sunday
This Sunday is Cheesefare Sunday, also known as Forgiveness Sunday. After the Divine Liturgy in Telford there will be vespers of forgiveness where we each ask forgiveness of each other before entering Great Lent on Monday.
After the Liturgy and Vespers there will be a bring and share lunch. All are welcome.
First Lenten Vespers in Birmingham
His Grace Bishop Maximos of Melitene will preside over the first Lenten Vespers on Sunday 6 March 2022, which will be held at the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God and St Andrew Birmingham at 7:00 pm.
His Grace Bishop Maximos urges the faithful, if they are able, to attend this Service.
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