Author Archives: ABowe

The Repose of St. John the Theologian According to His Disciple Prochorus

Posted on 25 September 2024 by ABowe

The Translation of St. John the Theologian (Feast Day – September 26th) VersesStanding beside the beloved Word of the Father,Is he who was beloved more than all of the disciples.On the twenty sixth the child of thunder departed unto God.

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Synaxarion for the Sunday of Pentecost

Posted on 22 June 2024 by ABowe

On this day, the eighth Sunday of Pascha, we celebrate Holy Pentecost. VersesIn a mighty wind doth Christ distribute the Divine Spirit,In the form of fiery tongues unto the Apostles.In one great day, the Spirit was poured forth upon the

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Philoptochos Sale

Posted on 7 April 2024 by ABowe

Philoptochos Sale There will be a sale of cakes and savoury fasting foods after the Divine Liturgy on 14th April to raise funds to support people in financial hardship.

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Meatfare BBQ and Fundraiser

Posted on 6 March 2024 by ABowe

The Church of the 318 Holy Fathers Shrewsbury are pleased to announce that they will be providing a BBQ, with burgers and salad for sale, this Sunday 10th March.Please come and support this event at 12.30pm following the Divine Liturgy,

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The visit of His Grace Bishop Maximos of Melitene and fundraising BBQ

Posted on 16 July 2023 by ABowe

On Sunday, July 9, 2023, His Grace Bishop Maximos of Melitene presided at Matins and celebrated the Divine Liturgy. The Very Reverend Protopresbyter Stephen Maxfield and Presbyter Panteleimon Maxfield, and Presbyter David Walker served with His Grace. To mark His

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Visit of His Grace Bishop Maximos of Melitene

Posted on 6 July 2023 by ABowe

On Sunday 9 July, His Grace Bishop Maximos of Melitene will make a pastoral visit to the Church of the 318 Holy Fathers. His Grace will preside at Matins at 9 a.m. and the Divine Liturgy. All are encouraged to

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The Sun Shines on our Coronation Celebration

Posted on 8 May 2023 by ABowe

Family, friends and neighbours joined our congregation in the warm spring sun after Divine Liturgy this Sunday to celebrate the crowning of King Charles III. The event, which was opened with the National Anthem, was a joyous chance to spend

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Join Us This Sunday To Celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III

Posted on 5 May 2023 by ABowe

We are holding a bring-and-share lunch after the Divine Liturgy on Sunday 8 May to celebrate this historic event. All are welcome – family, friends and neighbours – as we mark the crowning of our new monarch. Please bring foods

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Aidan Hart designs the King’s anointing screen

Posted on 1 May 2023 by ABowe

Beloved member of our Shrewsbury parish Aidan Hart has been given the great honour of being asked by HM King Charles III to design three large embroidered screens to surround him during his sacred anointing at the coronation next Saturday.

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